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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 12 months prior to the WG-20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Ricoh WG-20

 ELPH 330 HS WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WG-20 ELPH 330 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-20

 ELPH 330 HS WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the WG-20.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Ricoh WG-20
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $179 $370