Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 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
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony S930
ELPH 330 HS | S930 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 50 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
S930 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony S930
ELPH 330 HS | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S930.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 330 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also called as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $179 | $219 |