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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2015
Nikon S5300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S5300

 S33 S5300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S33

 S5300 S33 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Nikon S5300

 S33 S5300 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and S5300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography details
Nikon S5300 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (221g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (138g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging info
Nikon S5300 Vlogging info
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (221g)
35
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S5300
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