Nikon V2 vs Canon 330 HS Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon V2
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon 320 HS 320 HS vs 330 HS
Successor:	Nikon V3 V2 vs V3	Canon 340 HS 330 HS vs 340 HS
General
Model Number:	V2	330 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$899.95	$229.99
Street Price:	$899.95	$319.95
Date Available:	2012-11-30	2013-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.1 oz (457 g) includes batteries, kit lens	5.1 oz (144 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 3.2 x 1.8 in. (108 x 82 x 46 mm)	3.8 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. (97 x 56 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	12.1
Sensor Format:	1 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.86 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	50
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	403
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3072 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2)	4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.6	6.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p)	1920x1080 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	n/a
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	24 - 240mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	4.3 - 43mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	10.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/3.0 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	461,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	160
ISO Settings:	Auto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV steps	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto), Best Moment Capture (Slow View and Smart Photo Selector), Advanced movie, Motion Snapshot; Active D-Lighting, In-camera HDR, Live Image Control.	Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Super Slow Motion Movie
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	GN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent.	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T))
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Accessory port	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3 IR remote
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm)	Wi-Fi, Mini (Type-C) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.32
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.32
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.31
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.6	6.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	40
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	58.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	40
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	62.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	40
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.07 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.055 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.39 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.055 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	310 shots	200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL21	Proprietary NB-4L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	Canon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or white.	Advanced Wi-Fi, Intelligent Image Stabilization, HS System, DIGIC 5, Full HD 1080p24 movies, Smart Auto (detects up to 58 scenes), ECO mode. Available in black, silver or pink.