Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony W690

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 12 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and W690.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W690 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.