Sony W330 vs Sony WX9
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Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Sony W330 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe W330 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the WX9 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the W330 matches up vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W330 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony WX9
W330 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W330
WX9 | W330 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony WX9
W330 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W330 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W330 versus the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W330 and WX9.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged W330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony W330 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $170 | $188 |