Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and S620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The S33 was manufactured 6 years after the S620 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S33 matches up against the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Nikon Coolpix S620. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S620
S33 | S620 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S33
S620 | S33 |
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Common features in the Nikon S33 and Nikon S620
S33 | S620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S33 against the S620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and S620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and S620.
As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S33 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S33 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 16.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 120 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $150 | $37 |