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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 13 months later than the Fujifilm XP50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Fujifilm XP50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
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has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $180