Canon A2100 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 5 years before the ELPH 330 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2100 IS scores vs the ELPH 330 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 330 HS has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS against the ELPH 330 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and ELPH 330 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.