Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon A900

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Nikon A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 4 years before the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with exterior dimensions 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 Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and A900.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.