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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 21 months later than the P300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon P300

 ELPH 330 HS P300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 P300 ELPH 330 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P300

 ELPH 330 HS P300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the P300.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and P300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography info
Nikon P300 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P300
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix P300
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $500