Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S3300

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P7000 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and S3300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The P7000 was announced 14 months prior to the S3300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7000 grades versus the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7000 versus Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P7000 versus the S3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and S3300 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and S3300.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S3300 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.