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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 6 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony W330

 ELPH 360 HS W330 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 W330 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W330

 ELPH 360 HS W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Sony W330 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the W330.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and W330.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Sony W330
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Sports photography with Sony W330
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 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 180 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $209 $170