Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S30

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 13 months after the S30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the S30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.