Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W290

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 4 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and W290.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.