Sony W330 vs Sony WX5

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony W330 vs Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W330 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W330 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Sony W330 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W330 offers 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the W330 versus the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W330 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W330 and WX5.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W330 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.