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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 330 HS was launched 4 years after the S630 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S630

 ELPH 330 HS S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S630 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S630

 ELPH 330 HS S630 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior measurements 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 S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the S630.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and S630.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
27
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography info
Nikon S630 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S630
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S630
Also called IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $240