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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 4 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony G3

 ELPH 330 HS G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 G3 ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony G3

 ELPH 330 HS G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the G3.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and G3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 330 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $200