Nikon P330
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 vs Canon G12
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What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX P330

Best price $190
  • Weighs a lot less than the G12 7.1 oz vs 12.4 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 12 in³ vs 25 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $190 vs $600
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.2 MP vs 10 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera March 2013 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 2 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging G12 does not have GPS
  • Has panorama image capture G12 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities G12 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX P330

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot G12

Best price
$600
  • 400% more battery life 1,000 shots vs 200 shots
  • Viewscreen flips out P330 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has HDR on-board P330 does not have HDR
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector P330 does not
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot G12

What the Nikon P330 and Canon G12 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 43 in²
  • Similar optical zoom range 5.0×
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″ vs 2.8″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon P330 and the Canon G12

  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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