Nikon P80 vs Sony A330
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Nikon P80 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Announced January 2009
- Renewed by Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched May 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A300
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Following is a complete overview of the Nikon P80 and Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe P80 was brought out 4 months prior to the A330 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P80 matches up against the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Sony A330
| P80 | A330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Nikon P80
| A330 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Sony A330
| P80 | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon P80 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P80 and Sony A330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P80 compared to the A330.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and A330 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and A330.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The P80 has the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier.
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Nikon P80 vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 529g (1.17 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $545 |
