Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W620

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 13 months after the W620 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and W620.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.