Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P330

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the P330 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the P330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the P330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and P330.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P330 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.