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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony S930

 ELPH 330 HS S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S930 ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony S930

 ELPH 330 HS S930 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
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features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Sony S930
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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