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Nikon P330 Review

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  • Nikon P330

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 12800
    • 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • Built-in GPS
    • 200g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm
    • Replaced Nikon P310
    • Replaced by Nikon P340
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    Nikon P330 Overview

    First introduced in March 2013 , Nikon Coolpix P330 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 5.0x zoom 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 lens. Nikon replaced the older Nikon P310 with this model and later P330 was replaced with Nikon P340. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Nikon P310
    Compare Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Nikon P340

    Nikon P330 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon P330 is a member of Nikon's P3XX series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Nikon P3XX Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon P340
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    2014 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 10.0 fps 103 x 58 x 32mm 194g
    Nikon P330
    2013 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 10.0 fps 103 x 58 x 32mm 200g
    Nikon P310
    Compare
    2012 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 6.0 fps 103 x 58 x 32mm 194g
    Nikon P300
    Compare
    2011 12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 7.0 fps 103 x 58 x 32mm 189g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Nikon P340 vs P330 vs P310 vs P300


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    Nikon P330 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon P330 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Built-in GPS
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    12.800 Max ISO
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    200g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 1.80 Lens at Wide
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
    AE Bracketing
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Battery Life: 200 shots
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.60
    Poor Low Light image quality

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    Nikon P330 Physical Specs
    Nikon P330 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) and has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 32mm, it also has an average thickness.
    Weight Comparison

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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon P330 with the dimensions:

    Nikon P330 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon P330 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon P330, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon P330 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon P330 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Nikon P330 size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon P310. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    Nikon P330 vs Nikon P310 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Nikon P330 and Nikon P310 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon P330 with its main competitors:

    Nikon P330 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs P330 Thickness vs P330
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Nikon P340
    Compare
    194g 6g lighter 32mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Nikon P310
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    194g 6g lighter 32mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Canon S110
    Compare
    198g 2g lighter 27mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Nikon P300
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    189g 11g lighter 32mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Canon S120
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    217g 17g heavier 29mm 3mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Sony RX100
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    240g 40g heavier 36mm 4mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Canon S100
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    198g 2g lighter 28mm 4mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Fujifilm XQ1
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    206g 6g heavier 33mm 1mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon P330 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon P330 Lens

    Nikon P330 features a 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 5× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end, while 120mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    P330
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    P330
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    Providing a max aperture of f1.80 at 24mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end, but only moderately fast at the tele end with max aperture of f5.60.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    P330
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    P330
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    P330 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Nikon P330's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Nikon P330 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon P330 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. P330 has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon P330 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon P330 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Nikon P330 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon P330 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 54 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon P330 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon P330's 1/1.7-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon P330 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon P330 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon P330 LCD

    Nikon P330 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Nikon P330 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix P330 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    P330 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Nikon P330 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon P330 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Nikon P330 Battery

    Nikon P330 is powered by EN-EL12 battery which provides a battery life of 200 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, Nikon P330 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend P330 owners to invest in some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

    Nikon P330
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    Fujifilm X30 with its 470shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon P330 vs Fujifilm X30 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Nikon P330 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Nikon P340
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 220shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Nikon P310
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    1920 x 1080 230shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Canon S110
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    1920 x 1080 200shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Nikon P300
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    1920 x 1080 240shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Canon S120
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    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Sony RX100
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No Yes
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Canon S100
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    1920 x 1080 200shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Camera Fujifilm XQ1
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    1920 x 1080 240shots Yes No No

    Nikon P330 Video Features

    With Nikon P330, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60i,50i,30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon P330 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    P330 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Nikon P330 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Nikon Coolpix P7100 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Nikon P330 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon P330 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately P330 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Nikon P330 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Nikon P330 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Nikon P330 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon P330 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon P330 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon P330 has a score of 43 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P330 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon P330 for Street Photography

    Nikon P330 has a score of 79 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P330 for Street Photography

    Nikon P330 for Sports Photography

    Nikon P330 has a score of 29 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theP330.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    120 mm Tele Lens
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P330 for Sports Photography

    Nikon P330 for Daily Photography

    Nikon P330 has a score of 71 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    200g
    RAW shooting capability
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P330 for Daily Photography

    Nikon P330 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon P330 has a score of 33 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theP330.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Built-in GPS
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P330 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon P330 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon P330 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon P330 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon P330

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon P330 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon P340
    Nikon P340
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    Nikon P310
    Nikon P310
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    Canon S110
    Canon S110
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    Nikon P300
    Nikon P300
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    Canon S120
    Canon S120
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    Sony RX100
    Sony RX100
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    Canon S100
    Canon S100
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    Fujifilm XQ1
    Fujifilm XQ1
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    Nikon P330 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon P330 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Nikon P330's price range.

    Nikon P330 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon P330 has an Overall Score of 51/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix P330 is ranked #48 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #479 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #479 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #48 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #25 out of 262 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Compact Cameras
    #80 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #364 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(200g)
    #198 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon P330
    Does the Nikon P330 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon P330 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon P330 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon P330 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon P330?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon P330?
    is the Nikon P330 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon P330 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon P330 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon P330?
    What is the Weight of Nikon P330?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon P330?
    Nikon Coolpix P330 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix P330
    Announced 2013-03-04
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-120 mm (5×)
    Max Aperture F1.8-5.6
    Macro Focus Range 3cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT-LCD
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 6.50 m
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 54
    DxO Color Depth 21.0
    DxO Dynamic Range 11.7
    DxO Low Light ISO 213
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/1.7-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm
    Sensor Area 41.52mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Optional
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 200g
    Physical Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm
    Battery Life 200 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL12
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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