Sony's 2010 slim W-series compact — 14.1MP CCD, 4x 26-105mm zoom, 3in LCD, SD support
The Cyber-shot DSC-W330 was one of Sony's entry-level W-series compacts for 2010, positioned just above the W310 and alongside the W320, from which it differed mainly by its larger 3in screen. It belonged to the first wave of Cyber-shots to accept SD cards as well as Memory Stick.
It used a 14.1-megapixel 1/2.3in CCD (4320x3240) with a 4x zoom equivalent to 26-105mm. The lens has a two-step aperture with a built-in ND filter, giving f/2.7 or f/8 at wide-angle and f/5.7 at the telephoto end, with no optical stabilisation. The 3in LCD has 230,000 dots, movies top out at VGA 640x480 at 30fps with mono sound, and the slim body measures about 96x57x17mm at 128g. Storage is SD/SDHC or Memory Stick Duo, and power the small NP-BN1 lithium-ion pack.
It suits casual shooters wanting a very slim, simple CCD compact with a wide 26mm lens for group shots and cramped interiors. The big screen makes it pleasant to use, but the missing stabilisation and basic video keep expectations modest.
SD card support makes media easy, and NP-BN1 batteries and chargers are still cheap and common. Check the screen carefully — it dominates the back and picks up scratches — and confirm the flash charges and the lens opens fully. High megapixel count on a small CCD means noise climbs quickly past ISO 400; sharp daylight results are the norm.