Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung EX2F
ELPH 330 HS | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 0k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
EX2F | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung EX2F
ELPH 330 HS | EX2F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | December 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung EX2F |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $478 |