Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S6500

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced about the same time to the S6500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the S6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and S6500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.