Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 12.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Black)

I want to use my DSLR whenever possible, but it is often not practical to take with me as a "walkabout" camera due to its size and the need to carry additional often bulky equipment. A point-and-click camera is something I still use often and can carry with me at any time with barely a second thought. I'd previously owned several Canon point-and-click models - most recently a Powershot A2000 that I've taken almost 10,000 photos with so far and is still going strong. It is getting a little long in the tooth now though, with just a CCD sensor rather than a CMOS, and fairly limited operation and speed due to the old Digic 3 processor, (rather than the Digic 5 in this ELPH 330 model.) The Digic 5 processor is noticeably quicker than my old Digic 3 based camera - and of course it has to do a lot more as well both due to shooting in much higher resolutions, but also because the camera has a lot more automated features. The fact that this camera had the Digic 5 processor was a big selling point to me. It offers a huge improvement over previous iterations of the chip, (I won't detail them here but Canon's website provides this information if anyone is interested.) When I received this camera, the first thing that struck me was how tiny it is - especially bearing in mind the fact it has a 10x optical zoom that is required to extend out so significantly and retract back into the main body. How Canon has achieved this is beyond me, but I'm glad they did. Anyone who has ever used a previous Canon digital camera will be right at home using this new model. The auto mode is fantastic - I never thought I'd say that about a compact camera - and it takes great photos in a variety of environments I've tested it in, (at night under artificial light with and without the flash; outside on a sunny day and outside after snowfall; indoors during the day, outside in close to darkness, etc.) To be honest, I'm fairly experienced when it comes to photography - I know my way around f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, exposure, etc. as I own a DSLR, but for use as a "walkabout" camera, I'll probably only somewhat rarely take this camera out of "Auto" mode. The pictures are so wonderfully focused, clear and full of color. The semi-auto and manual modes are still there, (with the omission of the old "landscape" mode - although there is an "infinity" mode now that appears to be a similar thing.) There is a Program (P) mode too which I've always found incredibly useful and my default mode to use with other Canon point-and-shoot models - that mode allows the camera to handle the aperture and shutter and gives control to the user to set other factors of the photo - namely the ISO, flash mode, exposure compensation and white-balance. The camera does still retain a "Portrait" mode too, which is useful for taking photos of people up close and allows the camera to blur the background a little using a large aperture (i.e. small f-stop) automatically. This camera has built in wireless connectivity, but, to be honest I probably will never use this capability. I prefer to copy my images to my computer and edit/crop them in Paintshop Pro prior to uploading them anywhere. Insofar as video recording goes, I was very impressed by the quality both of the picture and the sound. I briefly tried full 1080p recording, and was quite astounded by the quality once I downloaded the video to my computer. However, for my purposes the 720p resolution is good enough, (and a much smaller file size to work with and edit.) As with all point-and-click cameras you can audibly hear the camera zooming in and out on the recording if you decide to do so. It's not too imposing though so it's no big deal. Most of the video I'll ever take with this camera will be wide-angle anyway, so I'll probably never touch the zoom lever while recording anyway. The 12.1mp CMOS blows away all the 16mp CCD cameras I've seen and used. I know a lot of people believe that a digital camera's specification all but ends at the megapixel level, with the more the better, but this is a false belief. A camera with a good CMOS sensor is FAR better than a cheaper (but perhaps more megapixel) CCD based camera. I'm trying to think of negatives to balance my review, but am struggling. I'd like Canon to stop ripping off their customers with the price of additional "official" batteries. True, there are cheap clones at less than 20% of the price of a Canon brand, but if the reviews on them are anything to go by, they should be used with caution and may invalidate you camera warranty if they cause damage. Ah... I just thought of a negative thing about the camera itself -- the buttons on the back are flat and almost flush with camera body. This can make them a little harder to press than with previous camera models which had raised or rounded buttons. Sorry, that's the biggest negative I can think of. This is a terrific camera. P.S. The camera comes with a decent little "Getting Started" manual. However, there is a much more comprehensive and detailed manual available (for free) from the Canon USA website, and also on the disc supplied with the camera. Amazon doesn't allow web-links in their reviews, so I'll post the link to download the full manual as a comment on this review instead, (which does seem to be allowed by Amazon.) Anyone considering buying this camera also may wish to download the manual to ensure the ELPH 330 is the model for you, or to familiarize themselves with operating it while you wait for Amazon to deliver it.

Great Little Camera for Everyday Use The Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 is a compact, reliable camera that punches above its weight. The 12.1MP sensor delivers crisp, vibrant photos, and the 10x optical zoom is surprisingly powerful for such a small body. It’s easy to use right out of the box, making it perfect for casual shooting or travel. Low-light performance is decent, and built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing photos quick and painless. Not a replacement for a DSLR, but for the size and price, it’s a solid point-and-shoot option.

First of all, I received the wrong product. I ordered a black camera and received a silver one. Second, the communication and customer service was really bad. My delivery came later than expected and I would either get no response or late reponses whenever I would try to communicate. Lastly, the camera DID NOT WORK. I bought a brand new sd card, recharged the battery, and the screen still would not turn it, it just remained a black screen. The camera can still take pictures, however, the screen didn’t work so I would not see the pictures itself. Please don’t buy from this seller. It has been 2 month since i have returned the camera, and I still have not received my refund. GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!!

This was my Christmas present from my best friend and I couldn't have been happier with it. I was wanting a really nice camera that could take good pictures in the dark that my phone couldn't, so after a lot of research I decided to pick this one up! I'm not a professional photographer, so this review is from your everyday user who knows a little bit about electronics. In college, my graphics design teacher told me he preferred Canon cameras because their colors were the truest to reality. Some cameras that you see take extremely saturated photos that really don't look realistic. This camera goes right along with that, and takes pictures that remain true to their colors. 12.1 Megapixels may not sound like a lot these days, but you also have to take into consideration how the chipset processes the pictures. From what I understand, this one does the job better than cameras that have many more megapixels and an underperforming processor. The settings on the camera are really nice, with my favorite being the smooth skin setting. I like to edit my photos, and this saves a lot of time when you're having a bad skin day. The photos come out looking very realistic, and don't have a filter like quality to them - just a reparative effect. I love it! The wifi connect is okay. You have to download an app to your device, and then connect to the wifi through your settings. From what I understand, this is a little bit of a pain compared to competitors who are much more user friendly. Still, I find picture transferring to be a snap while I'm on the go in the car. I can just zap the pictures to the ipad and see them in great detail. Low light pictures, when the settings are set correctly, are really fantastic looking and natural. No super dark pictures where you can't make out the details. Sometimes you have to adjust the settings as to make sure the flash doesn't drown out the picture, but that's part of the fun of getting a new camera. The zoom is incredible on this camera! It's like taking a picture using binoculars sometimes. Also, the close up pictures turn out really well. My mom does a lot of coin collecting, and we are able to take great closeups this one. The video quality is good, and you can take full HD video, but it's not at 60 fps. It's only at 30. In a sea of other machines that can do fullHD at 60fps, that's a little disappointing. However, I have found 720 to be great for Youtube videos and video editing. For the price, you really can't beat this camera. It gets great reviews, and is often referred to the Youtube Camera. It's a sturdy camera that's small enough to take along with you, and it's very powerful for a point and shoot. You won't be disappointed!

This is one nice little compact camera. Used it at a local car show and some of the shots look so good you'd swear they were professionally done with a DSLR. It's great for indoor low light shots something my high end smartphone is horrible at!! Video is clear also. You just can't go wrong with this camera. Battery life it excellent also. Charged this at Christmas when I got it and have taken roughly 100 shots with it since then and the battery is still at full!! If you need a small camera for taking quality shots this is the one to get!!

light weight and takes Amazing pictures - easy to use, I love Canon Cameras

My husband does most of the photography in our house using an SLR but I need something for when I venture out alone. I had an earlier powershot but I found it took too long to fire especially with flash and compared with smartphones was bulky - I envied their sleekness and large screen. The 330HS suits me perfectly, it fits easily into your pocket, I recommend buying a case to protect the screen. I find it easy to use and have no trouble with the buttons, others seem to find them too flush. I haven't really explored the various photo modes but did use the night scene with some success at a fete des lumieres - I am about to have one of those shots published in the local paper. I like the small battery and charger, so much less bulky than the AA's my previous camera used. Battery life is good although it did deplete fairly rapidly in night mode however I don't feel the need for a second battery. I bought the 32GB memory card which is far more than I will ever need (8000shots) as so far I have deleted the files once downloaded. I'm not interested in the wireless capabilities so can't comment on that. I found the colour in my fall shots did not compare with those my husband took but you get what you pay for and I don't have to lug around a bulky camera. The quality of shots is a touch better than my daughters smartphone. If you are looking for a non intrusive camera that fits in your pocket or purse then I would recommend this. It's easy to keep with you at all times so you can be like those smartphone users and snap away all the time.

it worked fine for some years but one day most of the photos came blury, impossible to catch action or movement. changed if for another one

Camera arrived in pristine condition, it also came with a beautiful case