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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The A1100 IS was released 5 years prior to the P330 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the P330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P330

 A1100 IS P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon A1100 IS

 P330 A1100 IS 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P330

 A1100 IS P330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS vs the P330.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and P330.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The A1100 IS uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P330 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P330
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
36
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix P330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $500