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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and P330 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the P330 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the P330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon P330

 SX120 IS P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon SX120 IS

 P330 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon P330

 SX120 IS P330 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS and the P330.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and P330 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and P330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon P330 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P330 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Nikon P330 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P330 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P330 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Nikon P330 Vlogging features
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Nikon Coolpix P330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $500