Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S33

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide different sensor size.

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 24 months prior to the S33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and S33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 330 HS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will produce greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.