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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony WX150

 ELPH 330 HS WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WX150 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony WX150

 ELPH 330 HS WX150 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the WX150.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and WX150.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
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includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $300