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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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
  • Launched February 2015
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The AW100 was announced 4 years prior to the S33 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the AW100 scores vs the S33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon S33

 AW100 S33 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon AW100

 S33 AW100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S33

 AW100 S33 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW100 compared to the S33.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S33.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AW100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon AW100 will render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged AW100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
Nikon S33 Street photography factors
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Nikon S33 Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
weather proof
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S33 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Nikon S33 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition (221g)
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon S33
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (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 MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $150