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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony W220

 ELPH 330 HS W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 W220 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W220

 ELPH 330 HS W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the W220.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Sony W220
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $160