Nikon P330 vs Nikon S30

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P330 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 14 months after the S30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P330 matches up versus the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 versus Nikon S30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P330 vs the S30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P330 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent P330 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.