Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was launched 13 months after the W610 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony W610
ELPH 330 HS | W610 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
W610 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W610
ELPH 330 HS | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers 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) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and W610.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | BIONZ |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 250 shots |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $179 | $200 |