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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS
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 310 HS vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 20 months after the W330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony W330

 ELPH 310 HS W330 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 W330 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W330

 ELPH 310 HS W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 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 310 HS and Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the W330.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and W330.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W330 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Sony W330
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W330
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $170