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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.32 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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