Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V
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Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon P310
- Successor is Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon P330 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe P330 was introduced 13 months after the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P330 matches up versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony HX30V
P330 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P330
HX30V | P330 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony HX30V
P330 | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P330 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P330 against the HX30V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P330 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P330 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-04 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $500 | $420 |