Sony W330 vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony W330 and Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W330 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W330 scores versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W330 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W330 features external 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) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony W330 and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the W330 compared to the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W330 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W330 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged W330 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.