Nikon P330 vs Sony WX350

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P330 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was introduced 11 months prior to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P330 matches up versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P330 compared to the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and WX350.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX350 will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P330 will be behind in sensor technology.