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Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Newer Model is Nikon P340
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P330 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was introduced 14 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P330 matches up versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony WX70

 P330 WX70 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon P330

 WX70 P330 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony WX70

 P330 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P330 versus the WX70.

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P330 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX70 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P330 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Sony WX70
61
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P330 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix P330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $242