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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 JX550 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Fujifilm JX550 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX550

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
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includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than others (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
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 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $200