Sony W330 vs Sony W620

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W330 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.