Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 13 months after the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and WB150F.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.