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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 19 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung WB210

 ELPH 330 HS WB210 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WB210 ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB210

 ELPH 330 HS WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the WB210.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung WB210
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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