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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Leica V-Lux 40
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 ELPH 330 HS V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 V-Lux 40 ELPH 330 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 40

 ELPH 330 HS V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
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has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (210 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSLeica V-Lux 40
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