Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the G12 (10MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 2 years later than the G12 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the G12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot G12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon G12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon G12 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the G12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and G12 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and G12.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 330 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.