Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-310
ELPH 330 HS | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
TG-310 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-310
ELPH 330 HS | TG-310 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with external dimensions 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-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the TG-310.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and TG-310.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus TG-310 |
Also called as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.32 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 150 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $0 |