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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 12 months after the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony HX30V

					

					

						
 ELPH 330 HS HX30V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

					

					

						
 HX30V ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX30V

					

					

						
 ELPH 330 HS HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the HX30V.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and HX30V.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
27
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
49
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
58
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
37
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
50
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II G XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 220 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $420