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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SX220 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
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Released February 2015
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very comparable but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 5 years before the S33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon S33

 SX220 HS S33 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX220 HS

 S33 SX220 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S33

 SX220 HS S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the S33.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and S33.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S33 will show greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Nikon S33
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S33
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S33 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S33
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon SX220 HS Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $150