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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX260 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 8 months later than the SX260 HS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the SX260 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon SX260 HS

 ELPH 330 HS SX260 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2012More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 SX260 HS ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX260 HS

 ELPH 330 HS SX260 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the SX260 HS.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SX260 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and SX260 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (231 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
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flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than others (231g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-06-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $349