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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 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 referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the N100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the N100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon N100

          

          

            
 ELPH 330 HS N100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

          

          

            
 N100 ELPH 330 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon N100

          

          

            
 ELPH 330 HS N100 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon N100 has sizing of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the N100.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and N100 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and N100.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 330 HS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Canon N100
27
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 has manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
64
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition (289g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Canon N100 Sports photography info
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (330 shots)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Canon N100
58
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
 good battery power (330 shots)
 has focus via touch
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (289g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
37
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
48
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Canon N100
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 has external mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competition (289g)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon N100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot N100
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot N100
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 DIGIC 6
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $349