Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P330

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon P330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and P330 (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was released 23 months later than the P330 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the P330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon P330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS versus the P330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and P330 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and P330.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.