Nikon P330 vs Samsung CL80

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P330 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and CL80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was introduced 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P330 matches up against the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 compared to the CL80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and CL80.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P330 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer P330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.