Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was introduced 7 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P330 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P330 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern P330 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.