Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the EX-S12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and EX-S12.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 330 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.