Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon P7100

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 12 months after the P7100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the P7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and P7100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.