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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out within a month of the ST150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 ELPH 330 HS ST150F 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 ST150F ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung ST150F

 ELPH 330 HS ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside 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 ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the ST150F.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $300