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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 3 years after the I-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax I-10

 ELPH 330 HS I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 I-10 ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax I-10

 ELPH 330 HS I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the I-10.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and I-10.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $310