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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 4 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus FE-5010

 ELPH 330 HS FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 FE-5010 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-5010

 ELPH 330 HS FE-5010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the FE-5010.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and FE-5010.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
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supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus FE-5010
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $130