Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
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").

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
ELPH 330 HS | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
WG-1 GPS | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
ELPH 330 HS | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $179 | $350 |