Sony W330 vs Sony WX10

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony W330 vs Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W330 was unveiled 12 months before the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W330 scores against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony W330 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W330 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sony W330 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the W330 and the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W330 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W330 and WX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older W330 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.