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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
Nikon L810
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon L810

 ELPH 330 HS L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 L810 ELPH 330 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L810

 ELPH 330 HS L810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
Nikon L810 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L810
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built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix L810
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