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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S5100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S5100

 ELPH 330 HS S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S5100 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S5100

 ELPH 330 HS S5100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the S5100.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and S5100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 330 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
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provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
Nikon S5100 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition (132 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S5100
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $200