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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years prior to the P330 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS scores versus the P330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P330

 SX200 IS P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon SX200 IS

 P330 SX200 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P330

 SX200 IS P330 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the P330.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and P330 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and P330.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SX200 IS provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Nikon P330
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Nikon P330 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P330 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (247g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P330 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix P330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $500