Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot G11. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon G11
ELPH 330 HS | G11 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
G11 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G11
ELPH 330 HS | G11 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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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 |