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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is very similar but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 12 months prior to the S200 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the S200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon S200

 ELPH 330 HS S200 

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S200 ELPH 330 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon S200

 ELPH 330 HS S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon S200 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the S200.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S200 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Canon S200 Portrait photography info
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supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
Canon S200 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Canon S200
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Canon S200
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot S200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot S200
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2014-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 181 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $293