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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 19 months after the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 HX7V ELPH 330 HS 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS HX7V 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the HX7V.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and HX7V.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
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 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Sony HX7V
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
58
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech PureColor II G XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $499