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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 3 years after the S1800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 330 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the S1800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 ELPH 330 HS S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S1800 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 ELPH 330 HS S1800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outside 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 FujiFilm S1800 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S1800.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S1800 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S1800.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS FinePix S1880
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $180