Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 3 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has external dimensions 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 HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the HZ30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.