Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was released 4 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung SL202
ELPH 330 HS | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
SL202 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung SL202
ELPH 330 HS | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider 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") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SL202.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and SL202.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 330 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung SL202 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 255 HS | PL50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $179 | $140 |