Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6100

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 24 months after the S6100 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S6100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.