Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S620
ELPH 330 HS | S620 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
S620 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S620
ELPH 330 HS | S620 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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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 |