Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P330

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was introduced 18 months after the P330 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX400 IS scores versus the P330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the P330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and P330 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and P330.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX400 IS will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.