Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced May 2012
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe ELPH 330 HS was released 9 months later than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40
ELPH 330 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
V-Lux 40 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
ELPH 330 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the V-Lux 40.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 40.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 210 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $179 | $699 |