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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon A900 versus Nikon P330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P330 (12MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A900 was announced 3 years later than the P330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A900 grades vs the P330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon P330

 A900 P330 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2013Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon A900

 P330 A900 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon P330

 A900 P330 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 vs the P330.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and P330 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and P330.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A900 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon A900 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
Nikon P330 Portrait photography details
40
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Nikon P330 Street photography information
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Nikon P330 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P330 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon P330
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix P330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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