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Sony W330 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W330 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony W330 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W330 was introduced 12 months before the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W330 scores versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W570

 W330 W570 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W330

 W570 W330 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W570

 W330 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W330 comes with external measurements 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W330 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the W330 and the W570.

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W330 and W570.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged W330 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W330
Vlogging with Sony W570
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Sony W330 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.28 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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 Single Single
Price at release $170 $159