Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.