• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S80 advantages over Canon 330 HS

  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 22 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    819k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon 330 HS advantages over Nikon S80

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 175 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 200 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung TL220

Nikon S80
Samsung TL220
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL220

Canon 330 HS
Samsung TL220
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Samsung TL220

Compared to Sony DSC-T99

Nikon S80
Sony DSC-T99
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S80 vs Sony DSC-T99

Canon 330 HS
Sony DSC-T99
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Sony DSC-T99

Compared to Sony DSC-TX10

Nikon S80
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S80 vs Sony DSC-TX10

Canon 330 HS
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Sony DSC-TX10

Compared to Canon 310 HS

Nikon S80
Canon 310 HS
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S80 vs Canon 310 HS

Canon 330 HS
Canon 310 HS
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Canon 310 HS

Compared to Nikon S6500

Nikon S80
Nikon S6500
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S80 vs Nikon S6500

Canon 330 HS
Nikon S6500
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Nikon S6500

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