Nikon P330 vs Sony WX300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P330 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was introduced at a similar time to the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P330 matches up versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 provides 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) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P330 against the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.