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Nikon P330 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon P340
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Nikon P330 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was introduced 2 months after the W710 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P330 scores versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony W710

 P330 W710 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon P330

 W710 P330 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony W710

 P330 W710 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the W710.

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W710 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Sony W710
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P330 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix P330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $90