Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S3300

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 13 months later than the S3300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S3300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S3300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.