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Sony W330 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony W330 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony W330 vs Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W330 was introduced 24 months before the W650 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W330 grades vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W650

 W330 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W330

 W650 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W650

 W330 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W330 offers outside dimensions 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony W330 vs Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W330 vs the W650.

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W330 and W650.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged W330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W330
Portrait photography with Sony W650
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W330
Travel photography with Sony W650
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony W330 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Form 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 feature
Storage type 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 Single Single
Retail cost $170 $140