Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 13 months after the Fujifilm F660EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the Fujifilm F660EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outer dimensions 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 F660EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.