Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P330

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was brought out very close to the P330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS scores versus the P330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS versus the P330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and P330 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and P330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX270 HS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder.