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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 19 months before the WG-M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 WG-M1 ELPH 330 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS WG-M1 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features 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) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the WG-M1.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and WG-M1.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
52
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
37
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
58
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (14MP)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
37
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (1.5")
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (800)
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Alternate name IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $2,000