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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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 SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was unveiled very close to the S33 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the S33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S33

 SX410 IS S33 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S33 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S33

 SX410 IS S33 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS and the S33.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and S33 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and S33.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX410 IS will give you greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S33 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Nikon S33 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S33 Sports photography advice
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
low fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (185 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S33 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S33 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $150