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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 330 HS was released 24 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax S1

 ELPH 330 HS S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S1 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax S1

 ELPH 330 HS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys physical 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) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the S1.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Pentax Optio S1
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 Single Single
Retail cost $179 $174