Canon 1D C vs Nikon P330

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 1D C and Nikon P330, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and P330 (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and P330 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The 1D C was brought out 10 months before the P330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1D C matches up vs the P330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D C and Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D C Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D C and Nikon P330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D C against the P330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and P330 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and P330.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D C will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D C will be behind in sensor innovation.