Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33
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33 Features
18 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the S30 (1/3") and S33 (1/3.1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The S30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S33 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S30 scores versus the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon S33
S30 | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S30
S33 | S30 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Nikon S33
S30 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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).
Analyze the Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S30 and the S33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and S33 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and S33.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S30 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S33 will offer you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4160 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.5fps | 4.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $119 | $150 |