Canon D30 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

In this article, we are matching up the Canon D30 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 13 months after the ELPH 330 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D30 scores versus the ELPH 330 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Canon D30 versus Canon ELPH 330 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D30 and the ELPH 330 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and ELPH 330 HS is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and ELPH 330 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern D30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.