Nikon S33 vs Nikon D5

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S33 and Nikon D5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and D5 (21MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and D5 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The S33 was released 10 months earlier than the D5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S33 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S33 grades vs the D5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon D5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 and Nikon D5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S33 compared to the D5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and D5 is 91 and 50 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and D5.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D5 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.