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Sony W330 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony W330 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W330 was released about the same time to the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W330 grades against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W350

 W330 W350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W330

 W350 W330 

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W350

 W330 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W330 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony W330 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W330 compared to the W350.

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W330 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W330 and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W330
Street photography with Sony W350
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W330
Vlogging with Sony W350
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Sony W330 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $170 $200