Canon S95 vs Nikon P330
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Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Succeeded the Canon S90
- Replacement is Canon S100
(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
- Later Model is Nikon P340

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon S95 versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/1.7").

The S95 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the P330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S95 matches up versus the P330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Nikon P330
S95 | P330 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon S95
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Nikon P330
S95 | P330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Canon S95 versus Nikon P330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S95 compared to the P330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and P330.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P330 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S95 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Nikon Coolpix P330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Nikon Coolpix P330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2013-03-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 153 | 213 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Launch cost | $495 | $500 |