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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
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
  • Announced February 2015
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon S33

 SX170 IS S33 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX170 IS

 S33 SX170 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2013Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon S33

 SX170 IS S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (13MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography information
Nikon S33 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (251g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISNikon Coolpix S33
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