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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years later than the L22 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the L22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon L22

 ELPH 330 HS L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 L22 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L22

 ELPH 330 HS L22 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the L22.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and L22.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Nikon L22
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L22
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix L22
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $130