Nikon P330 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P330 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was announced 20 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P330 grades vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 features outer measurements 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 WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Nikon P330 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P330 versus the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and WB210.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB210 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher P330 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.