Nikon P330 vs Nikon P7100

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon P330 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P330 was unveiled 13 months later than the P7100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the P330 matches up against the P7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P330 against the P7100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and P7100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P330 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P330 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.