Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P330

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P610 and the Nikon Coolpix P330, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 was introduced in February 2015 and Nikon Coolpix P330 was introduced in March 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix P330 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P330.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P610

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P610 over Nikon Coolpix P330.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P330
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 1440 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 60x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 200 shots

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P330

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P330 over Nikon Coolpix P610.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P330
      Cheaper $499.95 vs $380/£350/€380
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/1.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Lighter 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) vs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix P330
        Cheap$499.95$380/£350/€380
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,40012,800
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Built-in GPS
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix P330
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots200 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P330 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix P610 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix P330 has a Fixed screen

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      Nikon Coolpix P610 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P610 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix P330.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P610 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix P330 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P610 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix P330 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix P330

      Nikon Coolpix P330 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P610 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P610 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix P610 comes with EN-EL23 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Nikon Coolpix P330 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P610, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P330. Nikon Coolpix P610 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix P330 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P610 and 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P330..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P610 body has dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21") and Nikon Coolpix P330 body has dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26"). Nikon Coolpix P610 weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P330 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      125 mm

      85 mm

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      103 mm

      58 mm

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      85 mm

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      58 mm

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      107 mm

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      32 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P330

      Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P330 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P330 and give them scores of 62 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      POOR
      46
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      GOOD
      82
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      GOOD
      81
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      49
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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