Nikon P330 vs Sony HX99

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P330 vs Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was revealed 6 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P330 grades versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P330 against the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.