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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed around the same time to the ELPH 330 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS grades vs the ELPH 330 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A3500 IS ELPH 330 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

 ELPH 330 HS A3500 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS

 A3500 IS ELPH 330 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 330 HS has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS vs the ELPH 330 HS.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and ELPH 330 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (135g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Also called - IXUS 255 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - PureColor II G
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 200 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $115 $179