• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W330 advantages over Sony DSC-W350

  • Less expensive
    $169 vs $199 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.60 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment

Sony DSC-W350 advantages over Sony DSC-W330

  • Less shutter lag
    0.34 vs 0.59 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Longer exposure
    2 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.4 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax P80

Sony DSC-W330
Pentax P80
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
Sony DSC-W350
Pentax P80
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Nikon S640

Sony DSC-W330
Nikon S640
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher extended ISO
Sony DSC-W350
Nikon S640
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Olympus Stylus-5010

Sony DSC-W330
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
Sony DSC-W350
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compared to Sony DSC-W530

Sony DSC-W330
Sony DSC-W530
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Sony DSC-W350
Sony DSC-W530
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony DSC-W560

Sony DSC-W330
Sony DSC-W560
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Sony DSC-W350
Sony DSC-W560
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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