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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS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
Nikon S33
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon S33

 SX160 IS S33 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S33 SX160 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S33

 SX160 IS S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S33 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
69
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (291g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
weather sealing
decent megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISNikon Coolpix S33
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