Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S810c

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 14 months prior to the S810c which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the S810c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and S810c.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.