Nikon P330 vs Olympus 9000

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon P330 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was revealed 3 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P330 scores against the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 has got exterior 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 Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P330 vs Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P330 against the 9000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and 9000.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The P330 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern P330 should have an edge in sensor technology.