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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 7 months earlier than the C which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Leica C

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS C 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 C ELPH 330 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Leica C

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS C 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica C in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the C.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and C is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and C.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Leica C
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 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
42
 has manual focus
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
 Leica C as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography advice
Leica C Travel photography advice
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Leica C Landscape photography information
37
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
54
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Leica C Vlogging info
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone jack
 display is not selfie friendly
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica C Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSLeica C
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Leica C
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $1,299