Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS/Canon-ELPH-330-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 15 months later than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Ricoh CX6
ELPH 330 HS | CX6 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
CX6 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX6
ELPH 330 HS | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys 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) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the CX6.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and CX6.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 330 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Ricoh CX6 |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $595 |