Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S3600

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 11 months prior to the S3600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the S3600 when it comes 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 S3600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outside 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 S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S3600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S3600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.