Nikon S33 vs Nikon S6300

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and S6300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was manufactured 3 years later than the S6300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S33 matches up vs the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S33 against the S6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and S6300.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S6300 will show more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S33 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.