Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.