Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica M-E Typ 220, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 5 months later than the M-E Typ 220 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 330 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the M-E Typ 220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Leica M-E Typ 220. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the M-E Typ 220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and M-E Typ 220 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and M-E Typ 220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 330 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.