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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Revealed February 2015
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S33 (1/3.1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 3 years prior to the S33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm X10 S33 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm X10

 S33 Fujifilm X10 
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Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm X10 S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the S33.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and S33 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and S33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S33 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
49
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (350g)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Nikon S33
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (350 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
weather proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (350g)
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-11 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $150