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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out very close to the S3300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L810 matches up against the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S3300

 L810 S3300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon L810

 S3300 L810 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S3300

 L810 S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 vs the S3300.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S3300 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and S3300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S3300
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 180 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $99