Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was released 3 years after the W60 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax W60
ELPH 330 HS | W60 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
W60 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W60
ELPH 330 HS | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and W60.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio W60 |
Alternate name | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $179 | $300 |