Sony W330 vs Sony WX30

Its time to look more closely at the Sony W330 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W330 was launched 18 months prior to the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W330 matches up vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W330 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W330 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony W330 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W330 versus the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W330 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W330 and WX30.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W330 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.