| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | | Image |
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Image stabilization | No | Sensor-shift |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, Standard |
| Uncompressed format | No | No |
| Custom white balance | No | No |
| White balance presets | 7 | 8 |
| Launch |
| Announced | Jan 7, 2010 | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Sensor |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Other resolutions | 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 | 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 |
| Sensor photo detectors | | 12 megapixels |
| Storage |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage included | 28 MB Internal | 12 MB Internal |
| Physical |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 17 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.67″) | 93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94″) |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-BN1 battery & charger | Lithium-Ion Battery & Charger |
| Environmentally sealed | No | No |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz) | 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) |
| Body type |
| Body type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Connectivity |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | No | No |
| Remote control | No | No |
| Optics & Focus |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterSingleLive View | Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaSingleLive View |
| Digital zoom | Yes (8x) | Yes (up to 10x) |
| Manual focus | No | Yes (Semi - Manual) |
| Optical zoom | 4× | 4× |
| Maximum aperture | F2.7–5.7 | F3.3–5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 4 cm (1.57″) | 10 cm (3.94″) |
| Normal focus range | 60 cm (23.62″) | 50 cm (19.69″) |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 26–105 mm | 33–132 mm |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Other features |
| GPS | None | None |
| Orientation sensor | No | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | No | No |
| Screen / viewfinder |
| Live view | No | No |
| Screen dots | 230,400 | 230,400 |
| Screen size | 3″ | 2.7″ |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Photography features |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Built-in flash | Yes | Yes |
| External flash | No | No |
| Metering modes | MultiCenter-weightedSpot | MultiCenter-weightedSpot |
| Continuous drive | 1.8 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Shutter priority | No | No |
| Aperture priority | No | No |
| Manual exposure mode | No | No |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Minimum shutter speed | 2 sec | 2 sec |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | Yes |
| WB Bracketing | | No |
| Videography features |
| Format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |