Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was announced 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax H90
ELPH 330 HS | H90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
H90 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax H90
ELPH 330 HS | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and H90.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio H90 |
Alternative name | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $179 | $150 |