Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 2 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 330 HS features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging.