Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released January 2016
(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 SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS and Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was manufactured 6 years after the W330 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS grades against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony W330
SX420 IS | W330 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX420 IS
W330 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony W330
SX420 IS | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX420 IS and Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS against the W330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and W330 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and W330.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 195 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $170 |