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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 3 years later than the S570 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the S570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S570

 ELPH 330 HS S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S570 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S570

 ELPH 330 HS S570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the S570.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S570 Sports photography details
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S570
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Price at release $179 $180