Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-610
ELPH 330 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
TG-610 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-610
ELPH 330 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |