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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Released February 2015
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and S9900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S33 was brought out very close to the S9900 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S33 scores against the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Nikon S9900

 S33 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S33

 S9900 S33 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Nikon S9900

 S33 S9900 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 features outer dimensions 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 S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S33 compared to the S9900.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and S9900.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S9900 will offer more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
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megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography details
Nikon S9900 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (221 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
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has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography info
Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
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weather sealing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (289g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
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has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (221g)
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S33 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.7fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $300