Nikon P330 vs Nikon S9100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P330 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close but the P330 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was revealed 20 months after the S9100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P330 matches up against the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P330 provides physical measurements 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 S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 versus Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P330 and the S9100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and S9100.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The P330 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher P330 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.