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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Olympus SH-1
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus SH-1

 ELPH 330 HS SH-1 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 SH-1 ELPH 330 HS 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2013More 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 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
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comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography information
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus SH-1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus Stylus SH-1
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