Nikon S33 vs Nikon S3500

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S33 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and S3500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S33 was brought out 24 months after the S3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S33 scores vs the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S33 and Nikon S3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S33 vs the S3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and S3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S3500 will provide extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S33 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.