Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon P330

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon P330, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 18 months before the P330 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the P330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon P330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the P330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and P330.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The ELPH 310 HS has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.