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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 2 years after the F300EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the F300EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ELPH 330 HS F300EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 F300EXR ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 ELPH 330 HS F300EXR 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features 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 FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the F300EXR.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $280