Canon A4000 IS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and ELPH 330 HS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the ELPH 330 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the ELPH 330 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 330 HS has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the ELPH 330 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and ELPH 330 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and ELPH 330 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.