Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-100

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 12 months earlier than the EX-100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the EX-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the EX-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and EX-100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and EX-100.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.