Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 2 months later than the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The ELPH 330 HS includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.