Canon G11 vs Nikon P330

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G11 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G11 was introduced 4 years before the P330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G11 scores vs the P330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 vs Nikon P330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G11 vs the P330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and P330 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and P330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P330 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.