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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 2 years after the AX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 ELPH 330 HS AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 AX350 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 ELPH 330 HS AX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider 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") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the AX350.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and AX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and AX350.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Alternative name IXUS 255 HS FinePix AX355
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images 180 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $0