Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L26

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 13 months later than the L26 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the L26.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and L26.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L26 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.