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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 ELPH 330 HS HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 HZ35W ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 ELPH 330 HS HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the HZ35W.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
27
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $300