Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax S1
ELPH 330 HS | S1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | March 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
S1 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax S1
ELPH 330 HS | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |