Nikon P330 vs Sony W730

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P330 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was manufactured 2 months after the W730 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P330 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P330 and the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and W730.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P330 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W730 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.