Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P330

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively close but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the P330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS scores against the P330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has specifications 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 SX130 IS vs Nikon P330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the P330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and P330 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and P330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.