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Sony W330 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W330 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony W330 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W330 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W330 matches up vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W530

 W330 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W330

 W530 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W530

 W330 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W330 provides outside dimensions 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the W330 compared to the W530.

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W330 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W330 and W530.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older W330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W330
Portrait photography with Sony W530
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
38
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony W330 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $170 $269