Canon A3300 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 3 years before the ELPH 330 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the ELPH 330 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 330 HS has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS against the ELPH 330 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and ELPH 330 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3300 IS will be behind in sensor tech.