Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS/Canon-ELPH-330-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V/Sony-HX50V-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 2 months prior to the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony HX50V
ELPH 330 HS | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
HX50V | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX50V
ELPH 330 HS | HX50V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the HX50V.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and HX50V.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 144g (0.32 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 | 400 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $179 | $439 |