Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and HX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 330 HS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.