Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX410 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 24 months before the SX410 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the SX410 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon SX410 IS
ELPH 330 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
SX410 IS | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX410 IS
ELPH 330 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX410 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the SX410 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and SX410 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and SX410 IS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Also called as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 0.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 185 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $199 |