Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 with Nikon Coolpix AW120 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Coolpix AW120 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330.
The first model related to Waterproof, the second to Ultracompact cameras.
Nikon AW120 was released in 2014, and Sony W330 in 2010.
Coolpix AW120 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-W330 4 years older.
4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix AW120 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-W330. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix AW120), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon AW120, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Coolpix AW120 has image stabilization(Optical), Cyber-shot DSC-W330 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix AW120 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon Coolpix AW120 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix AW120 |
Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sony
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| Model |
Coolpix AW120 |
Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Announced |
February, 2014 |
January, 2010 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Ultracompact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
4 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/2 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/1600 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
7.0 fps |
2.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.20 |
3.50 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
4320 x 3240 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
640 x 480 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
350 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
EN-EL12 |
NP-BN1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
213 g |
128 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 66 x 26 mm |
96 x 57 x 17 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD / SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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