Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs
(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
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2300 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2300 was revealed 11 months before the ELPH 330 HS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2300 grades versus the ELPH 330 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
A2300 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A2300
ELPH 330 HS | A2300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon ELPH 330 HS
A2300 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).
Check out the Canon A2300 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 against the ELPH 330 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and ELPH 330 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and ELPH 330 HS.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2300 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS |
Also referred to as | - | IXUS 255 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II G |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $139 | $179 |