Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5100

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was launched 2 years after the S5100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P330 grades versus the S5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 has external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P330 against the S5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and S5100.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The P330 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer P330 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.