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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Fujifilm XF1

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Fujifilm XF1 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XF1

 ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm XF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical 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) while the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 330 HS includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSFujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Fujifilm XF1
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 255g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $380