Nikon P330 vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon P330 and Sony A500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and A500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was brought out 3 years after the A500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P330 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P330 matches up against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 and Sony A500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P330 against the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and A500.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The P330 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern P330 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.