Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon P330
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 330 HS was launched 12 months before the P340 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the P340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon P340
ELPH 330 HS | P340 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
P340 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P340
ELPH 330 HS | P340 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outer 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 P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the P340.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and P340.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix P340 |
Also called as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | No |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 273 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $179 | $380 |