Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 was introduced in July 2010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.4 vs f/2.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output vs
      Internal Storage 32 MB vs 28 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony WX9
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Olympus TG-6
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      Sony W330
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 4 cm
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 3.0"
      Lighter 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz) vs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330.

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
        Internal Storage32 MB28 MB
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2248, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 come with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has a single SD/SDHC/Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.10 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 body has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 body has dimensions of 96 x 57 x 17 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.67"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      38
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 and give them scores of 57 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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