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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 11 months before the ELPH 330 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3400 IS scores vs the ELPH 330 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 A3400 IS ELPH 330 HS 
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS A3400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 A3400 IS ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 330 HS has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS and the ELPH 330 HS.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and ELPH 330 HS.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than others (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (180 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (126g)
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery life (180 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery life (180 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than others (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Otherwise known as - IXUS 255 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - PureColor II G
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 images 220 images
Style 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $179