Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100
95 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 30 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | 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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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 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.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon 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 |