Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon AW110
- Renewed by Nikon AW130

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was released 12 months prior to the AW120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Nikon AW120
ELPH 330 HS | AW120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
AW120 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Nikon AW120
ELPH 330 HS | AW120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the AW120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and AW120.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 213 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $179 | $350 |