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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 140
Sony W330
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony W330

 ELPH 130 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 130

 W330 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W330

 ELPH 130 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the W330.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Sony W330
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Sony W330
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W330
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also called IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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