Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX150 IS

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX150 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 9 months later than the SX150 IS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the SX150 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outer measurements 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 SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX150 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SX150 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and SX150 IS is 95 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and SX150 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.