Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9300

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S33 versus Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and S9300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was unveiled 2 years after the S9300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S33 scores vs the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has got exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 versus Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S33 vs the S9300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and S9300.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S33 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S9300 will show more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S33 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.