Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX160 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
- Announced February 2015

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") come with different sensor measurements.

The SX170 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the S33 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX170 IS matches up against the S33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon S33
SX170 IS | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX170 IS
S33 | SX170 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon S33
SX170 IS | S33 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS against the S33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and S33 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and S33.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX170 IS will provide more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4160 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $150 |