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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 11 months before the ELPH 330 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2400 IS grades against the ELPH 330 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

          

          

            
 A2400 IS ELPH 330 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A2400 IS

          

          

            
 ELPH 330 HS A2400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS

          

          

            
 A2400 IS ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 330 HS has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS and the ELPH 330 HS.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and ELPH 330 HS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

            Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography advice
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors (126g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery life (190 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Also Known as - IXUS 255 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - PureColor II G
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 All around 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 190 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $179