Nikon P330 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon P330 and Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was brought out 4 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P330 matches up against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 offers 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 Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P330 and the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and HX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.