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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years after the WS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Pentax WS80

 ELPH 330 HS WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WS80 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WS80

 ELPH 330 HS WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the WS80.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and WS80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
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supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Pentax Optio WS80
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $220