Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S31

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 4 months prior to the S31 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the S31.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S31.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 330 HS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.