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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 19 months after the EX-ZR100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ELPH 330 HS EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 EX-ZR100 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 ELPH 330 HS EX-ZR100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outer dimensions 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-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and EX-ZR100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and EX-ZR100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
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provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $179 $300