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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 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
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was launched within a month of the S33 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX710 HS scores vs the S33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S33

 SX710 HS S33 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S33 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S33

 SX710 HS S33 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the S33.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and S33 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX710 HS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S33 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S33 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
environment proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $150