Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX240 HS

The following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX240 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 12 months after the SX240 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the SX240 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SX240 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SX240 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SX240 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and SX240 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.