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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax W80

 ELPH 330 HS W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 W80 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W80

 ELPH 330 HS W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the W80.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and W80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
27
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Pentax W80
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Pentax Optio W80
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $179 $250