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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was released at a similar time to the S33 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S33

 SX610 HS S33 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S33 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S33

 SX610 HS S33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS and the S33.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and S33.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX610 HS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Nikon S33
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S33 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S33 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (191 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S33
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $214 $150