Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 12 months after the WG-2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and WG-2.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.