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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 HZ25W ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got 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 HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the HZ25W.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and HZ25W.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
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 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 focusing manually
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
58
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (624mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
37
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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 quite wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung HZ25W
Alternative name IXUS 255 HS WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest 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 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $350