Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P330 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was announced 4 years later than the S630 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P330 scores vs the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P330 versus the S630.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and S630.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The P330 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent P330 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.