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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 330 HS was launched 3 years after the FE-47 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the FE-47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus FE-47

 ELPH 330 HS FE-47 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 FE-47 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-47

 ELPH 330 HS FE-47 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior 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 Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the FE-47.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and FE-47.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus FE-47
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Body design 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen 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 speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $0