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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung PL200

 ELPH 330 HS PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 PL200 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung PL200

 ELPH 330 HS PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outside measurements 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the PL200.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and PL200.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
27
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung PL200
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $0