Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the W330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony W330
ELPH 100 HS | W330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
W330 | ELPH 100 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W330
ELPH 100 HS | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and W330.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W330 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Also called | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $194 | $170 |