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Sony W330 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 3200
    • 26-105 mm F2.7-5.7 Zoom Lens
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 2 fps continuous shooting
    • - 640 x 480 video
    • 128g. 96 x 57 x 17 mm
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    Sony W330 Overview

    First introduced in January 2010 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and 26-105 mm F2.7-5.7 lens.

    Sony W330 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Other Features
    8. Lens
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Sony W330 has an Overall Score of 27/100 and ranked #577 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #1168 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Sony W330 Physical Specs
    Sony W330 weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 17 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.67″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Sony W330 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 17mm, it is also quite small, 11mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony W330, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony W330 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Sony W330 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony W330 with its main competitors:

    Sony W330 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs W330 Thickness vs W330
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W800
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    125g 3g lighter 21mm 4mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Nikon S3100
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    118g 10g lighter 18mm 1mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W610
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    113g 15g lighter 19mm 2mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W830
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    122g 6g lighter 23mm 6mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Nikon W300
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    231g 103g heavier 29mm 12mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W710
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    114g 14g lighter 20mm 3mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Nikon S570
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    140g 12g heavier 22mm 5mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W370
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    179g 51g heavier 26mm 9mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Sony W330 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Sony W330 Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony W330 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. W330 has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Sony W330 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Canon PowerShot S90 or in the same price range.

    Sony W330 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony W330 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony W330's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony W330 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Sony W330 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Sony W330 Lens

    Sony W330 features a 26-105 mm F2.7-5.7 4× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 26mm, and 105mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    W330
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    W330
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.70, this lens is fast on wide end, but max aperture of f5.70 at tele end makes is really slow at longer focal lengths.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    W330
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    W330
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average



    Sony W330 LCD

    Sony W330 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    W330 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 (Compare) or Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS (Digital IXUS 95 IS) (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Sony W330 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Sony W330 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Sony W330 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W800
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Nikon S3100
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W610
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    640 x 480 250shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W830
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Nikon W300
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    3840 x 2160 280shots Yes Yes No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W710
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    1280 x 720 240shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Nikon S570
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Camera Sony W370
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No

    Sony W330 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Sony W330 can shoot continuously at max speed of 2 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1600 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately W330 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Sony W330 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Sony W330 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony W330 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    128g Light Body
    26mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 2.70 Lens at Wide
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only 9 Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230.4kdots )
    1/1600s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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    What type of Photography is Sony W330 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony W330 in 5 different photography areas.

    Sony W330 for Portrait Photography

    Sony W330 has a score of 12 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW330.
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony W330 for Portrait Photography

    Sony W330 for Street Photography

    Sony W330 has a score of 31 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW330.
    Live-view
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony W330 for Street Photography

    Sony W330 for Sports Photography

    Sony W330 has a score of 15 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW330.
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
    9 Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Image Stabilization
    105 mm Tele Lens
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony W330 for Sports Photography

    Sony W330 for Daily Photography

    Sony W330 has a score of 48 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    128g
    Body Thickness 17mm
    4.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony W330 for Daily Photography

    Sony W330 for Landscape Photography

    Sony W330 has a score of 18 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW330.
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Sony W330 for Landscape Photography
    Sony W330 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony W330 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony W330 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Sony W330

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony W330 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Nikon S3100
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    Sony W610
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    Sony W830
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    Nikon W300
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    Sony W710
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    Nikon S570
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    Sony W370
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony W330
    Does the Sony W330 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Sony W330 have RAW support?
    Does the Sony W330 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony W330 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony W330?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony W330?
    is the Sony W330 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony W330 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Sony W330 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony W330?
    What is the Weight of Sony W330?
    What are the Dimensions of Sony W330?
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
    Announced 2010-01-07
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 26-105 mm (4×)
    Max Aperture F2.7-5.7
    Macro Focus Range 4cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 2s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1600s
    Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.50 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 128g
    Physical Dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm
    Battery Model NP-BN1
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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