Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S33 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and S5300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S33 was released 14 months after the S5300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S33 matches up against the S5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S5300
S33 | S5300 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S33
S5300 | S33 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Nikon S5300
S33 | S5300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 offers external 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 S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S33 versus Nikon S5300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S33 vs the S5300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and S5300 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and S5300.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S33 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S5300 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S33 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 26-208mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | 138g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 180 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $150 | $180 |