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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon ELPH 530 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 12 months after the ELPH 530 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 ELPH 330 HS ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 ELPH 530 HS ELPH 330 HS 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS

 ELPH 330 HS ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 530 HS has sizing of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon ELPH 530 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the ELPH 530 HS.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and ELPH 530 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and ELPH 530 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
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offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (163g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than competition (163 grams)
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (163g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS IXUS 510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 DIGIC 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G PureColor II Touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 190 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $250