Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W90

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the W90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and W90.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.