Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Updated by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have different sensor sizing.

The SX160 IS was released 19 months before the S33 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon S33
SX160 IS | S33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX160 IS
S33 | SX160 IS | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S33
SX160 IS | S33 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the S33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and S33 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and S33.
To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX160 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4160 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lb) | 221g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $199 | $150 |