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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S33 versus Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was announced 4 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S33 grades against the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S33 SZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S33

 SZ-10 S33 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-10

 S33 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S33 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S33 and the SZ-10.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S33 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S33 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
29
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $300