Clicky

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Released February 2018
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 4000D versus Nikon P330, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and P330 (12MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and P330 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 4000D was announced 5 years after the P330 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 4000D matches up versus the P330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon P330

 4000D P330 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2013More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon 4000D

 P330 4000D 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon P330

 4000D P330 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon P330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 4000D versus the P330.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and P330 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and P330.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 4000D with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 4000D will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 4000D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography features
Nikon P330 Portrait photography features
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography factors
Nikon P330 Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
60
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography highlights
Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
56
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography features
Nikon P330 Landscape photography features
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent MP (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging highlights
Nikon P330 Vlogging highlights
28
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon P330
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-26 2013-03-04
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436g (0.96 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life 500 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $293 $500