Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S33

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S33, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the AW110 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") use totally different sensor size.

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The AW110 was manufactured 19 months before the S33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW110 matches up vs the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AW110 vs the S33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and S33.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AW110 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW110 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older AW110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.