Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon S95

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 2 years after the S95 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the S95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot S95. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon S95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the S95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S95 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and S95.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.