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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W330

 Elph 115 IS W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W330 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W330

 Elph 115 IS W330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the W330.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and W330.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W330
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W330
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 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 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 170 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $225 $170