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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon G12

 ELPH 330 HS G12 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 G12 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G12

 ELPH 330 HS G12 
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Canon G12 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Canon G12
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Canon G12 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Canon G12 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (401 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (401 grams)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G12
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot G12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot G12
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-19
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 401g (0.88 lb)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 161
Other
Battery life 220 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $600