Nikon S33 vs Olympus SH-50

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S33 vs Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and SH-50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was brought out 2 years after the SH-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S33 matches up vs the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 has got 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 Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 vs the SH-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and SH-50 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and SH-50.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SH-50 will offer you more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S33 should have a benefit in sensor tech.