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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 3 years after the G11 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the G11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon G11

 ELPH 330 HS G11 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 G11 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G11

 ELPH 330 HS G11 
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the G11.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and G11 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and G11.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Canon G11 Portrait photography features
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
Canon G11 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography advice
Canon G11 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (375g)
resolution not great (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (375g)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot G11
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-12-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 169
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $600