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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 ELPH 330 HS WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 WB50F ELPH 330 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB50F

 ELPH 330 HS WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the WB50F.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and WB50F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
27
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Samsung WB50F
Alternate name IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
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 data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $180