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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison

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Canon ELPH 330 HS

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ELPH 330 HS and XZ-10, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Canon and Olympus. Both Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 cameras have 12.0MP 1/2.3" sensors. Canon ELPH 330 HS was introduced to market in January 2013 and Olympus XZ-10 was launched in January 2013. Both ELPH 330 HS and XZ-10 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 330 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-29
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 144g. 97 x 56 x 23 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 255 HS

Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-30
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 221g. 102 x 61 x 34 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS over Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Weight
144 g vs 221 g 77 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 130mm 110 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-10 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Number of Focus Points
35 vs 9 26 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 461k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
5.0fps vs 2.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 220 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.70 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 330 HS has external dimensions of 97 x 56 x 23 mm (3.82 x 2.2 x 0.91″) and weighs 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10. Canon ELPH 330 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 330 HS is significantly lighter (77g ) than the Olympus XZ-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 330 HS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 330 HS
XZ-10
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS (IXUS 255 HS) nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 have 1/2.3" sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ELPH 330 HS and XZ-10 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 Cameras


Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-10 features a 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 5× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 330 HS has 2mm wider coverage than the Olympus XZ-10. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 330 HS has 110mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-10. However, with a max aperture of f2.70, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 330 HS
XZ-10
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 330 HS
XZ-10
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 330 HS
XZ-10
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 330 HS
XZ-10
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 330 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 330 HS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.70
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Canon ELPH 330 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
144g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
221g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Canon ELPH 330 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus XZ-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus XZ-10 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 330 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #218 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #794 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Olympus XZ-10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #30 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #399 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 330 HS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon ELPH 330 HS. Otherwise, Olympus XZ-10 is the better camera overall.

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Olympus XZ-10 vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Brand Canon Olympus
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-30
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F1.8-2.7
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 144g 221g
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm 102 x 61 x 34mm
Battery Life 220 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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