Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Released August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the SD4000 IS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the SD4000 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon SD4000 IS
ELPH 330 HS | SD4000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
SD4000 IS | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SD4000 IS
ELPH 330 HS | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the SD4000 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and SD4000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and SD4000 IS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-08-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 grams (0.32 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $179 | $300 |