Reasons to choose IXUS 230 HS
Released in 2011, IXUS 230 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon IXUS 230 HS
vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
IXUS 230 HS28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 330 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The IXUS 230 HS and PowerShot ELPH 330 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
IXUS 230 HSMetricPowerShot ELPH 330 HS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
140 gWeight144 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-4L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBattery Pack NB-4L
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The IXUS 230 HS and PowerShot ELPH 330 HS have the same sensor area. The IXUS 230 HS has the lighter body. The IXUS 230 HS and PowerShot ELPH 330 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 330 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Released in 2013, PowerShot ELPH 330 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 144 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.