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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
Pentax W60
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax W60

 ELPH 330 HS W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 W60 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W60

 ELPH 330 HS W60 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
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has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPentax Optio W60
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