Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon P330

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon P330, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SD780 IS was released 5 years earlier than the P330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the P330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS has got outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS against the P330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and P330 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and P330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SD780 IS offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.