Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P300 versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P300 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The P300 was launched 21 months before the P330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P300 scores against the P330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P300 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 versus Nikon P330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P300 against the P330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and P330 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and P330.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P300 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged P300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.