Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST90

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 2 years after the ST90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 330 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the ST90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and ST90.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.