Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5300

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon P330 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was manufactured 10 months prior to the S5300 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P330 matches up vs the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P330 compared to the S5300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and S5300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and S5300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S5300 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.