Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS/Canon-ELPH-330-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched May 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 21 months after the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Leica V-Lux 30
ELPH 330 HS | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
V-Lux 30 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 30
ELPH 330 HS | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the V-Lux 30.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 30.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $179 | $900 |