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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 3 years before the ELPH 330 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3200 IS grades versus the ELPH 330 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A3200 IS ELPH 330 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A3200 IS

 ELPH 330 HS A3200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A3200 IS ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the ELPH 330 HS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and ELPH 330 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography features
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
72
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Also called - IXUS 255 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - PureColor II G
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, on, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $179