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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 150
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 4 years after the W330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony W330

 ELPH 140 IS W330 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 W330 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W330

 ELPH 140 IS W330 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the W330.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Alternative name IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 127g (0.28 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 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
Retail cost $129 $170