Nikon P330 vs Sony H50
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Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched March 2013
- Old Model is Nikon P310
- Refreshed by Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon P330 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The P330 was launched 4 years after the H50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P330 scores against the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony H50
P330 | H50 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P330
H50 | P330 |
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Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony H50
P330 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P330 versus Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P330 vs the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and H50.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P330 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon P330 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P330 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-04 | 2009-01-15 |
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $500 | $80 |