Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 12 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys 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) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the TG-850 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.