Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX80

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 4 years before the HX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features physical 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.