Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P330

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3300 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the P330 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up against the P330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon P330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the P330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and P330.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A3300 IS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.