Canon A1300 vs Nikon P330

Here, we are comparing the Canon A1300 and Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was released 13 months earlier than the P330 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1300 grades versus the P330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon A1300 and Nikon P330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the P330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and P330.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A1300 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.