Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 19 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony HX9V
ELPH 330 HS | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
HX9V | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX9V
ELPH 330 HS | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the HX9V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and HX9V.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX9V to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Also called as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $179 | $328 |