Nikon P330 vs Sony WX5

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P330 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P330 matches up against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P330 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P330 and the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The P330 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger P330 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.