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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 2 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the JZ500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ELPH 330 HS JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 JZ500 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 ELPH 330 HS JZ500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the JZ500.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and JZ500.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
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provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $230