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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S100 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S100 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 5 months before the S3300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S100 grades versus the S3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S3300

 S100 S3300 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S100

 S3300 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S3300

 S100 S3300 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 versus the S3300.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S3300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Nikon S3300
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography info
Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography information
Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
65
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (150 shots)
no Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S3300
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Organic LED monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 pictures 180 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $99