Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P330

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was launched 12 months later than the P330 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the P330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the P330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and P330 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and P330.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX700 HS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.