Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-10

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 9 months before the EX-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the EX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Casio Exilim EX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has 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) and the Casio EX-10 has sizing of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the EX-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and EX-10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and EX-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.