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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the N (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out around the same time to the N which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon N

 ELPH 330 HS N 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 N ELPH 330 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon N

 ELPH 330 HS N 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon N has dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the N.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and N is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and N.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Canon N
27
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography advice
Canon N Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Canon N Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Canon N Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Canon N Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot N
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot N
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2248
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $299