Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Released in 2013, PowerShot ELPH 330 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 144 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
vs Canon PowerShot S100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 330 HS42 mm²
PowerShot S100- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The PowerShot S100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 330 HSMetricPowerShot S100
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
144 gWeight198 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Battery Pack NB-4LBatteryLithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot S100 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 330 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and PowerShot S100 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 330 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S100
Released in 2011, PowerShot S100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.