Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon G16

In this article, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the G16 (12MP) is very close but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the G16 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the G16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot G16. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon G16 has specifications of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the G16.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and G16 is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and G16.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 330 HS features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older ELPH 330 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.