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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ELPH 330 HS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TG-2 iHS ELPH 330 HS 
Display resolution610k461kCrisper display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ELPH 330 HS TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside measurements 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-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the TG-2 iHS.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
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supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $380