Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 14 months before the SH-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus SH-1
ELPH 330 HS | SH-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
SH-1 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus SH-1
ELPH 330 HS | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and SH-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 shots | 380 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $179 | $349 |