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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 ELPH 330 HS CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 CX3 ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX3

 ELPH 330 HS CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features outer 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 Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the CX3.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and CX3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 330 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Ricoh CX3
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $329