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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon G15

 ELPH 330 HS G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 G15 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G15

 ELPH 330 HS G15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Canon G15 Portrait photography info
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offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Canon G15 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Canon G15 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
great battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (352g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Canon G15 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (352g)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot G15
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