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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(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
Nikon S620
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S620

 S33 S620 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S33

 S620 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Nikon S620

 S33 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proof
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Nikon S620
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (221g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S620
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