Sony W330 vs Sony W380
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330/Sony-W330-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380/Sony-W380-front.jpg)
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Sony W330 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
The W330 was launched very close to the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the W330 scores against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Sony W330 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W380
W330 | W380 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W330
W380 | W330 |
---|
Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W380
W330 | W380 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony W330 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W330 vs Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W330 and the W380.
![Sony W330 vs Sony W380 size comparison Sony W330 vs Sony W380 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Sony W330 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison Sony W330 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W330 and W380.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.
![Sony W330 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison Sony W330 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Sony W330 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $170 | $44 |