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Sony W330 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sony W330 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony W330 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the W330 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W330 was brought out 5 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W330 grades against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W810

 W330 W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W330

 W810 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W810

 W330 W810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W330 enjoys external 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sony W330 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W330 compared to the W810.

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W330 and W810.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W330 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sony W330 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $170 $100