Nikon P330 vs Sony WX30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P330 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was revealed 20 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P330 matches up against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P330 against the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and WX30.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger P330 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.