Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P330

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3400 IS was launched 13 months before the P330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3400 IS scores versus the P330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the P330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and P330 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and P330.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3400 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.