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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured within a month of the DV150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung DV150F

 ELPH 330 HS DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 DV150F ELPH 330 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung DV150F

 ELPH 330 HS DV150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has 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) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the DV150F.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and DV150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung DV150F
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $150