The Nikon Coolpix P330 is a compact camera model belonging to the Coolpix P-Series. Its advantage lies in its portability and durability thanks to the magnesium alloy body. So, what about the image quality and integrated features of the Coolpix P330? Follow our review to learn more about this camera model.
Review of the Design of the Coolpix P330 Camera
The Coolpix P330 travel camera features a simple rectangular box-shaped design, with the entire frame made of magnesium alloy. This makes the camera lightweight yet durable, suitable for carrying in your pocket for travel or high-mobility activities.
The Coolpix P330 camera features a simple rectangular box-shaped design, with the entire frame made of magnesium alloy.
The front side, as usual, remains the place for the lens, focus indicator, and below is the Fn button to select preset settings. On the left side, there is ample space, and Nikon has designed a small grip here to make it easier for users to handle the Coolpix P330.
The front side, as usual, remains the place for the lens, focus indicator, and below is the Fn button to select preset settings.
The edge of the device is where many details are arranged. Starting from the bottom left corner, there is a neatly concealed flash, followed by the mode selection dial, power button, and right above, the shutter button and zoom ring. Lastly, there is the aperture and shutter speed adjustment ring.
The back of the device is where the 921,000-dot LCD screen is located, measuring 3 inches in size, along with functional buttons.
The back of the device is where the 921,000-dot LCD screen is located, measuring 3 inches in size. The left side is where the functional buttons for video recording and image viewing are placed, while at the bottom, there is the menu button for access and settings, alongside the delete/exit button. The navigation dial is placed in the middle, accompanied by shortcut buttons such as timer on the left, flash activation on the top, EV compensation on the right, and at the bottom, macro shooting.
The battery and memory card slot are located at the bottom of the device.
The USB and HDMI ports are placed on the right side, securely covered by a rubber flap. Finally, the bottom part is where the battery, memory card, and tripod mount screw are located.
Features of the Coolpix P330
Nikon integrates GPS functionality into its travel camera, the Coolpix P330. However, it's a bit inconvenient that the camera doesn't come with built-in WiFi connectivity. Therefore, to utilize this feature, users need to equip it with an EyeFi card for internet connection.
Nikon integrates GPS functionality into its Coolpix P330 camera. However, it's a bit inconvenient that the camera doesn't come with built-in WiFi connectivity.
When using an EyeFi memory card with the compact Coolpix P330 camera, you can easily connect the camera to smart devices for remote control and image transmission. This allows users to easily connect with others by uploading images to social media platforms.
The travel-friendly Coolpix P330 camera boasts flexible and speedy autofocus capabilities similar to its predecessor. With features such as face detection, automatic area selection, manual focus, and face tracking, it ensures quick and accurate focusing.
Nikon doesn't forget to integrate the feature of shooting in raw format to cater to users with post-processing preferences for their photos. Additionally, the Coolpix P330 can record Full HD videos at 1080p resolution with stereo sound. Equipped with a 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery, it can capture approximately 200 photos.
Performance of the Coolpix P330
The travel-friendly Coolpix P330 camera is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with a resolution of 12.2 MP. Alongside this, it features a Nikkor 5x optical zoom lens, with a focal length of 5.1 – 25.5 mm and an aperture range of f/1.8 – f/5.6 (equivalent to a 24 – 120mm focal length lens on a Fullframe camera).
The Nikkor 5x optical zoom lens, with a focal length of 5.1 – 25.5 mm and an aperture range of f/1.8 – f/5.6 (equivalent to a 24 – 120mm focal length lens on a Fullframe camera).
The combination of a good sensor and lens leaves us satisfied with the photos we receive. It exhibits good color reproduction and swift autofocus.
A strong point of the travel-friendly Coolpix P330 camera is its relatively effective noise reduction capability. We tested it by taking photos in the evening, resulting in clear images with low noise. Nikon also provides a wide ISO range for the Coolpix P330, from 100 to 12800. However, users should avoid overusing this feature and aim to keep the ISO sensitivity between 100 and 800 to produce the sharpest and most beautiful images.
Conclusion
The Nikon Coolpix P330 is a compact, lightweight, and durable camera, delivering quite good image quality.
The weakness of the camera lies in its modest battery capacity and the absence of built-in WiFi connectivity. However, as we've mentioned, Nikon still equips the Coolpix P330 with WiFi support, so users only need to add an EyeFi card to connect the camera to mobile devices and computers for sharing photos on social networks.
Minh Hương
(Source: cameras.reviewed)
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