Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S33 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and S5200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was announced 2 years after the S5200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S33 matches up against the S5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 provides external measurements 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 S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S33 and Nikon S5200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S33 compared to the S5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and S5200.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S5200 will resolve greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S33 will have an advantage in sensor technology.