Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P330

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very well matched but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 19 months prior to the P330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the P330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS against the P330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and P330 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and P330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD4500 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon P330 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.