Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was launched 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony W370
ELPH 330 HS | W370 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
W370 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W370
ELPH 330 HS | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and W370.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W370 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $230 |