Canon 300D vs Nikon P330

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 300D vs Nikon P330, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and P330 (12MP) and the 300D (APS-C) and P330 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 300D was released 10 years prior to the P330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 300D scores versus the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 300D and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are available at Canon 300D Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 300D provides external dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 300D vs Nikon P330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 300D and the P330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and P330 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and P330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 300D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P330 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be behind in sensor tech.