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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 4 months earlier than the TF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony TF1

 ELPH 330 HS TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TF1 ELPH 330 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony TF1

 ELPH 330 HS TF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the TF1.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and TF1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TF1 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment sealing
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
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 1 1
Retail cost $179 $266