Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 13 months after the L810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon L810
ELPH 330 HS | L810 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
L810 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L810
ELPH 330 HS | L810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the L810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and L810.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L810 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.2fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-4L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $179 | $280 |