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Sony W330 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony W330 and Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W330 was revealed very close to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W330 matches up against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W370

 W330 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W330

 W370 W330 

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W370

 W330 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W330 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Sony W330 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W330 compared to the W370.

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W330 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W330 and W370.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W330
Portrait photography with Sony W370
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W330
Sports photography with Sony W370
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W330 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony W330 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $170 $230