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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out at a similar time to the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Sony WX80

 ELPH 330 HS WX80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WX80 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony WX80

 ELPH 330 HS WX80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides physical 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the WX80.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and WX80.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Sony WX80
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX80
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (124g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $276