Nikon P330 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Lets look closer at the Nikon P330 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close but the P330 (1/1.7") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was unveiled 7 months after the SP-820UZ so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P330 scores vs the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and SP-820UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent P330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.