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Sony W330 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony W330 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Sony W330 versus Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W330 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W620 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W330 matches up against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W620

 W330 W620 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W330

 W620 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W620

 W330 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony W330 comes with physical 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) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W330 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W330 against the W620.

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W330 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W330 and W620.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older W330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W330
Sports photography with Sony W620
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W330
Vlogging with Sony W620
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Sony W330 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 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 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.28 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Cost at release $170 $102