Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax P80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides external dimensions 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 P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the P80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and P80.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.