Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3300

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was unveiled 11 months before the S3300 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3100 grades versus the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S3100 and the S3300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and S3300.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S3100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.