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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced 5 years later than the W330 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS scores versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony W330

 ELPH 350 HS W330 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 W330 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony W330

 ELPH 350 HS W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the W330.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and W330.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Sony W330
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Travel photography with Sony W330
69
great battery life (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W330
48
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (147g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also called IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $170