Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS/Canon-ELPH-330-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
ELPH 330 HS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
TG-830 iHS | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
ELPH 330 HS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
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 Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |