Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX50V

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

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.