Nikon P330 vs Nikon S8200

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P330 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and S8200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was brought out 19 months later than the S8200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P330 grades against the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 provides physical 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 S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P330 against the S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and S8200.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S8200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer P330 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.