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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 6 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the SX740 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 ELPH 330 HS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 SX740 HS ELPH 330 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2013Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 ELPH 330 HS SX740 HS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SX740 HS.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and SX740 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and SX740 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
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features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography info
Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Alternate name IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 DIGIC 8
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 images 265 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $400