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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 20 months after the W330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S8200 matches up vs the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony W330

 S8200 W330 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S8200

 W330 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony W330

 S8200 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 and the W330.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and W330.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S8200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $170