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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX50 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 4 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony W330

 SX60 HS W330 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 58 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX60 HS

 W330 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony W330

 SX60 HS W330 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS against the W330.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and W330 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and W330.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Sony W330
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
62
rather wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-16 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $549 $170