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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 3 years after the EX-Z280 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the EX-Z280 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 ELPH 330 HS EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 EX-Z280 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 ELPH 330 HS EX-Z280 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features physical dimensions 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-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the EX-Z280.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and EX-Z280 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $179 $180