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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 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 Known as IXUS 255 HS
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 3 years after the 7030 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus 7030

 ELPH 330 HS 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 7030 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus 7030

 ELPH 330 HS 7030 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in 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") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus 7030 in the all new 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 have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the 7030.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and 7030.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Olympus 7030
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus 7030 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $179