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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony HX9V

 ELPH 330 HS HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 HX9V ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX9V

 ELPH 330 HS HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
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offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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