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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 17 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS RZ18 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 RZ18 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the RZ18.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and RZ18.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
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 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
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 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (178g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 144g (0.32 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $210