Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-W120 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 154 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W12028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W330- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-W120MetricCyber-shot DSC-W330
7.2 MPEffective pixels14.5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
3.45 µm²Pixel area1.96 µm²
28.99 MP/cm²Pixel density50.95 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
154 gWeight128 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (NP-BG1) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BN1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W330 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Released in 2010, Cyber-shot DSC-W330 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.5 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.