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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S3300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 2 years later than the S3300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW120 scores versus the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon S3300

 AW120 S3300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon AW120

 S3300 AW120 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S3300

 AW120 S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 has got external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW120 against the S3300.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and S3300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent AW120 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Nikon S3300
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
69
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Nikon S3300
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 350 shots 180 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $99