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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out around the same time to the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ELPH 330 HS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Galaxy Camera ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ELPH 330 HS Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called IXUS 255 HS Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $450