Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the G15 (12MP) is very close but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 5 months after the G15 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the G15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot G15. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon G15
ELPH 330 HS | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
G15 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G15
ELPH 330 HS | G15 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon G15 has specifications of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the G15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and G15 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and G15.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 352g (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 350 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $499 |