Nikon Coolpix P330 Review

Main Features

12MP - 1/1.7" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in GPS

200g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

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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" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor. Nikon replaced the older Nikon P310 with this model and later P330 was replaced with . Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
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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	2014	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	10.0 fps	103 x 58 x 32mm	194g
Nikon P330	2013	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	10.0 fps	103 x 58 x 32mm	200g
Nikon P310	2012	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	6.0 fps	103 x 58 x 32mm	194g
Nikon P300	2011	12.0MP - 1/2.3"	7.0 fps	103 x 58 x 32mm	189g

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

Nikon P330 has an Overall Score of 57/100 and ranked #42 out of 621 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #384 out of 1145 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Nikon P330 Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of Nikon P330's specs and feature, and list out its pros and cons compared to average cameras in its class.

PROs

Image Stabilization

1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution

Built-in GPS

RAW Shooting

Face Detection Focusing

12.800 Max ISO

921k dots LCD Resolution

1/4000s High Shutter Speed

10.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting

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

Nikon P330 Sensor and Photography Features

Nikon P330 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7" (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. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon P330 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

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

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 187g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 32mm, it also has an average thickness.

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

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.

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Nikon P330 with its main competitors:

Nikon P330 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Sensor	Weight	vs P330	Thickness	vs P330
Nikon P340	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	194g	6g lighter	32mm	equal thickness
Canon SX400 IS	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	313g	113g heavier	80mm	48mm thicker
Canon S120	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	217g	17g heavier	29mm	3mm thinner
Nikon P310	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	194g	6g lighter	32mm	equal thickness
Canon S110	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	198g	2g lighter	27mm	5mm thinner
Nikon P300	12.0MP - 1/2.3"	189g	11g lighter	32mm	equal thickness
Olympus XZ-10	12.0MP - 1/2.3"	221g	21g heavier	34mm	2mm thicker
Panasonic LX7	10.0MP - 1/1.7	298g	98g heavier	46mm	14mm thicker

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 - Ricoh WG-M1

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 also 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 Other Features

LCD and Viewfinder

Nikon P330 has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

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 DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

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.

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.
Nikon P330 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Olympus XZ-2 iHS or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.

Connectivity and Storage

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

Battery Nikon P330 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 200 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 254 shots, Nikon P330 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend P330 owners to buy some extra batteries.

Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

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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 P340 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	220shots	Yes	No	No
Canon SX400 IS >>Compare to P330	1280 x 720	190shots	No	No	No
Canon S120 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	230shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon P310 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	230shots	No	No	No
Canon S110 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	200shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon P300 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	240shots	No	No	No
Olympus XZ-10 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	240shots	No	No	No
Panasonic LX7 >>Compare to P330	1920 x 1080	330shots	No	No	No

Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Nikon P330 is $299.95

What type of Photography is Nikon P330 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Nikon P330 in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the P330 compares with the average Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

Nikon P330 for Portrait Photography

Nikon P330 has a score of 53 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 81 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.

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 31 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

5X 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 46 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

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. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of P330 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

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.

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Nikon P330 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon P330

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Nikon Coolpix P330 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Nikon
Model	Nikon Coolpix P330
Announced	2013-03-04
Body Type	Compact
Price	$299.95
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″
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 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"
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	BuiltIn
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1