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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-ZR800, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 6 months earlier than the EX-ZR800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the EX-ZR800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ELPH 330 HS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 EX-ZR800 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

 ELPH 330 HS EX-ZR800 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got external 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-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-ZR800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the EX-ZR800.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and EX-ZR800.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
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provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 470 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $429