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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the S5300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S5300

 ELPH 330 HS S5300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S5300 ELPH 330 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S5300

 ELPH 330 HS S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got external dimensions 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 S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S5300.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S5300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Otherwise known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 138 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $180