Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P330

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very well matched but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD3500 IS was announced 4 years before the P330 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the P330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 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).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon P330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the P330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and P330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SD3500 IS will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.