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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched at a similar time to the S800c which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon S800c

 ELPH 330 HS S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 S800c ELPH 330 HS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kSharper display (+358k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S800c

 ELPH 330 HS S800c 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the S800c.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and S800c.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
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features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (140 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S800c Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (140 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 184g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 140 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $290