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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced within a month of the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 ELPH 330 HS WB30F 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WB30F ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB30F

 ELPH 330 HS WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got physical measurements 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the WB30F.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and WB30F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung WB30F
Other name IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style 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/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $180