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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(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
Nikon S33
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon S33

 S30 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S30

 S33 S30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Nikon S33

 S30 S33 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S30 and the S33.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography details
Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
Nikon S33 Sports photography advice
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
52
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (214g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
weather proofing
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
26
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Nikon S33
23
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Nikon S33
 Nikon Coolpix S30Nikon Coolpix S33
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