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Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 5 months later than the ELPH 330 HS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1400 matches up vs the ELPH 330 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A1400 ELPH 330 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A1400

 ELPH 330 HS A1400 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A1400 ELPH 330 HS 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 330 HS has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the ELPH 330 HS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and ELPH 330 HS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and ELPH 330 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A1400 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
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MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
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fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Also Known as - IXUS 255 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - PureColor II G
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 150 shots 220 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $179