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Canon N vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon N vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
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Canon N vs Nikon P330 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon N versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively similar but the N (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The N was launched at a similar time to the P330 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N scores vs the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon P330

 N P330 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon N

 P330 N 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon P330

 N P330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2013Similar age

Canon N vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N provides outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon N versus Nikon P330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the N and the P330.

Canon N vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and P330.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The N has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.

Canon N vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography info
Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Nikon P330 Street photography factors
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography highlights
Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Nikon P330 Vlogging info
72
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon N vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix P330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life 200 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $500