Sony W330 vs Sony W610
96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony W330 versus Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W330 was revealed 24 months before the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W330 scores vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W330 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W610
W330 | W610 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W330
W610 | W330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W610
W330 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W330 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Sony W330 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W330 compared to the W610.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W330 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W330 and W610.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older W330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W330 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $170 | $200 |