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Nikon P330 vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P330 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was brought out 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P330 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony G3

 P330 G3 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2009Fresher by 51 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon P330

 G3 P330 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony G3

 P330 G3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P330 against the G3.

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and G3.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P330 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P330 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P330
Street photography with Sony G3
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P330 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix P330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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