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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced around the same time to the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ELPH 330 HS TG-830 iHS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TG-830 iHS ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ELPH 330 HS TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the TG-830 iHS.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
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includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 300 images
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $0