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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 13 months after the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Fujifilm JX500 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX500

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features external 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $90