Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS/Canon-ELPH-330-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung HZ10W
ELPH 330 HS | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
HZ10W | ELPH 330 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ10W
ELPH 330 HS | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the HZ10W.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 330 HS to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | IXUS 255 HS | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $300 |