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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 3 years after the SD3500 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the SD3500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS ELPH 330 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SD3500 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS SD3500 IS 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside 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) while the Canon SD3500 IS has specifications of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SD3500 IS.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SD3500 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and SD3500 IS.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SD3500 IS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
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 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
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 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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 really wide (24mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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 really wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also called as IXUS 255 HS IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 -