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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon P330

 P300 P330 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon P300

 P330 P300 
LaunchedMarch 2013May 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon P330

 P300 P330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

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

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Nikon P330
27
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography info
Nikon P330 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Nikon P330 Travel photography info
63
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P330 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon P330
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $500