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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus FE-4030

 ELPH 330 HS FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 FE-4030 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-4030

 ELPH 330 HS FE-4030 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the FE-4030.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and FE-4030.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
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features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
25
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus FE-4030
Alternate name IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $130