Nikon AW120
Budget Compact Camera
 vs Nikon S3300
Budget Compact Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX AW120

Best price $250
  • 67% more battery life 350 shots vs 210 shots
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera March 2014 vs January 2012
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 7 shots per sec vs 6 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging S3300 does not have GPS
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities S3300 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback S3300 does not have HDMI
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX AW120

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX S3300

Best price
$199
  • Weighs a little bit less than the AW120 4.6 oz vs 7.5 oz
  • Smaller body size 7 in³ vs 11 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.8″ vs 1″
  • Cheaper street price $199 vs $250
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX S3300

What the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S3300 have in common

  • Similar sensor resolutions 16 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Nikon AW120 and the Nikon S3300

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No flip out viewscreen
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