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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 3 years after the S6000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S6000

 ELPH 330 HS S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S6000 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S6000

 ELPH 330 HS S6000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S6000.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and S6000.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Nikon S6000
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $300