Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax K100D S

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 5 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 330 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the K100D S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and K100D S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 330 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.