Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 550WP

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 4 years after the 550WP which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the 550WP.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and 550WP.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.