Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F
95 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was announced 11 months before the WB35F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung WB35F
ELPH 330 HS | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
WB35F | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB35F
ELPH 330 HS | WB35F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got external measurements 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 WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the WB35F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and WB35F.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Samsung WB35F |
Alternative name | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $179 | $130 |