Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W330

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.