Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S33
SX610 HS | S33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX610 HS
S33 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S33
SX610 HS | S33 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2015 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |