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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was announced 4 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 150 IS grades versus the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony W330

 ELPH 150 IS W330 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 W330 ELPH 150 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W330

 ELPH 150 IS W330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the W330.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and W330.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W330
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also referred to as IXUS 155 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" 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 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $170