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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Nikon P340
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon P340

 ELPH 330 HS P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 P340 ELPH 330 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P340

 ELPH 330 HS P340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Nikon P340
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Nikon P340 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P340
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P340
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix P340
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