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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-610

 ELPH 330 HS TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TG-610 ELPH 330 HS 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-610

 ELPH 330 HS TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the TG-610.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and TG-610.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
27
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus TG-610
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 210 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $223