Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX160 IS

In this article, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX160 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 4 months before the SX160 IS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the SX160 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides physical 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 SX160 IS has measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX160 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the SX160 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SX160 IS is 95 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and SX160 IS.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.