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Sony W330 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W330
(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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony W330 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the W330 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W330 was announced 5 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W330 grades versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W830

 W330 W830 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W330

 W830 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W830

 W330 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W330 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W330 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W330 versus the W830.

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W330 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W330 and W830.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged W330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
26
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W330
Landscape photography with Sony W830
38
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W330 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony W330 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $170 $128