| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Pentax Optio S5n | | Image |
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | Normal, Fine, Superfine |
| Uncompressed format | No | No |
| Custom white balance | No | Yes |
| White balance presets | 7 | 5 |
| Launch |
| Announced | Jan 7, 2010 | Feb 13, 2005 |
| Sensor |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2560 x 1920 |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Effective pixels | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Other resolutions | 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 | 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Sensor photo detectors | | 5 megapixels |
| Storage |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/MMC card, Internal |
| Storage included | 28 MB Internal | 9.3 MB Internal |
| Physical |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 17 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.67″) | 84 x 52 x 21 mm (3.31 x 2.05 x 0.83″) |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-BN1 battery & charger | Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Environmentally sealed | No | No |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz) | 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) |
| Body type |
| Body type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Connectivity |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | No | No |
| Remote control | No | No |
| Optics & Focus |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterSingleLive View | Contrast Detect (sensor)SingleLive View |
| Digital zoom | Yes (8x) | Yes (4 x) |
| Manual focus | No | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 4× | 3× |
| Maximum aperture | F2.7–5.7 | F2.6–4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 4 cm (1.57″) | 6 cm (2.36″) |
| Normal focus range | 60 cm (23.62″) | 40 cm (15.75″) |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 26–105 mm | 35.6–107 mm |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Other features |
| GPS | None | |
| Orientation sensor | No | No |
| Timelapse recording | No | No |
| Screen / viewfinder |
| Live view | No | No |
| Screen dots | 230,400 | 110,000 |
| Screen size | 3″ | 2″ |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Photography features |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Built-in flash | Yes | Yes |
| External flash | No | No |
| Metering modes | MultiCenter-weightedSpot | |
| Continuous drive | 1.8 fps | |
| Shutter priority | No | No |
| Aperture priority | No | No |
| Manual exposure mode | No | |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Minimum shutter speed | 2 sec | 4 sec |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Videography features |
| Format | Motion JPEG | |
| Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, audio, unlimited |