Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S100

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 18 months after the S100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the S100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outside dimensions 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 S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S100.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.