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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 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 S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 4 years after the S620 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S620

 ELPH 330 HS S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S620 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S620

 ELPH 330 HS S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S620.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and S620.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
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has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Nikon S620
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S620 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S620 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (120g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S620 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S620
Other name IXUS 255 HS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $37