Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(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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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax W80
ELPH 330 HS | W80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |