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Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A2300 ELPH 330 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A2300

 ELPH 330 HS A2300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A2300 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
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lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
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lighter than average (125g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
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