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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony S2100

 ELPH 330 HS S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S2100 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony S2100

 ELPH 330 HS S2100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor 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") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the S2100.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S2100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
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