Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Nikon Coolpix S630. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S630
ELPH 330 HS | S630 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
S630 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S630
ELPH 330 HS | S630 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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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 |