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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung SL30

 ELPH 330 HS SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 SL30 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung SL30

 ELPH 330 HS SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SL30.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and SL30.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 330 HS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
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offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Samsung SL30
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung SL30
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $93