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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony W330

 SX420 IS W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX420 IS

 W330 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony W330

 SX420 IS W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W330
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Sony W330
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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