Nikon Coolpix P330 vs. the P310 specifications comparison

Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P330

The new Coolpix P330 camera is actually a step in the right direction – Nikon did include a larger 1/1.7in. sensor  (the Fuji X20 still has a bigger 2/3 in. sensor) with less megapixels and freshly added NRW/RAW support. The price is also right at $376.95. Here is a quick specifications comparison between the new P330 and the old P310 models:

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P310
Effective Pixels 12.2million 16.1million
Image Sensor CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size 1/1.7in. 1/2.3in.
Lens Zoom 5x 4.2x
Vibration Reduction Lens-shift VR Lens-shift VR
Motion Blur Reduction Motion Detection (still pictures)
Focus Range [W]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity

[T]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[W]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity

[T]: Approx. 2 ft. (60 cm.) to infinity

Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.8 in. (2 cm.) to infinity
Monitor Size 3.0in. diagonal 3.0in. diagonal
Monitor Type TFT-LCDwith5-level brightness adjustment TFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating

5-level brightness adjustment
Monitor Resolution 921,000-dots 921,000-dots
Storage Media SD memory card

SDHC memory card

SDXC memory card
SD memory card

SDHC memory card

SDXC memory card
Movie Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps

Full HD: 1920×1080/ 25p

Full HD: 1920×1080/ 24p

Full HD: 1920×1080 / 60i

Full HD: 1920×1080/ 50i

HD: 1280x720p / 30fps

HD: 1280×720/25p

iFrame® 540: 960×540 / 30fps

iFrame® 540/25p

VGA 640×480/ 30p

VGA 640×480/ 25p
Audio file format: AAC stereo

Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps

HD: 1280x720p / 30fps

iFrame® 540: 960×540 / 30fps

Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264

Standard TV: 640×480 / 30fps
ISO Sensitivity ISO80-3200

Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400)

Hi 2 (equivalent to 12,800) (available when using A, B, C or D mode)
ISO100-3200

Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400)

Auto (auto gain ISO 100-1600)

Fixed range auto (ISO 100-400, 100-800)
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution Up to 10 shots at approx. 10 frames per second Up to 5 shots at approx. 7 frames per second
HDMI Output Can be selected from:

Auto

480p

720p

1080i
Can be selected from:

Auto

480p

720p

1080i
Battery / Batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Approx. Dimensions Height:2.3in.(58.3mm)

Width:4.1in.(103mm)

Depth:1.3in.(32mm)Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Height:2.3in.(58.3mm)

Width:4.1in.(103.0mm)

Depth:1.3in.(32.0mm)Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Approx. Weight 7.1oz.(200g)With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. 6.9oz.(194g)With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
 Price $376.95 $209.00 after rebate

A brief video showing the new Coolpix P330 camera: