Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ30W

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close but the P330 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The P330 was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the P330 matches up against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 features outside measurements 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 HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P330 and the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The P330 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer P330 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.