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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ELPH 330 HS TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TG-630 iHS ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ELPH 330 HS TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
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flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $200