Canon A1200 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A1200 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 3 years prior to the ELPH 330 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1200 grades vs the ELPH 330 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 330 HS has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 versus the ELPH 330 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and ELPH 330 HS is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and ELPH 330 HS.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.