Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 HS
(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

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS and Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was released 2 years after the W330 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony W330
SX240 HS | W330 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX240 HS
W330 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony W330
SX240 HS | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS and the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and W330.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 224g (0.49 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $170 |