Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S33

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was released 14 months earlier than the S33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7800 grades versus the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 versus the S33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S33 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and S33.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older P7800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.