Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W
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36 Features
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35 Features
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung HZ25W
ELPH 330 HS | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |