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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the S33 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX230 HS scores vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Nikon S33

 SX230 HS S33 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX230 HS

 S33 SX230 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S33

 SX230 HS S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S33.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and S33 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and S33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S33 will show greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S33 Sports photography info
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (223 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
weather proofing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S33 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $150