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Sony W330 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony WX30

 W330 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W330

 WX30 W330 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony WX30

 W330 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W330
Street photography with Sony WX30
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W330 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W330 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W330 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W330 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony W330 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 128g (0.28 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $170 $259