Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P330

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 4 years before the P330 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS scores against the P330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the P330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and P330.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SD1300 IS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.