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Canon S95 vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon S95
(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
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
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Nikon P330

 S95 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon S95

 P330 S95 
LaunchedMarch 2013November 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Nikon P330

 S95 P330 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

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

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography factors
Nikon P330 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P330 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography factors
Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography information
Nikon P330 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Nikon P330
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon S95 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot S95Nikon Coolpix P330
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