Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S33 was revealed 2 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S33 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S33 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S33
SZ-16 iHS | S33 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S33 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has got external 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S33 against the SZ-16 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and SZ-16 iHS.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will produce greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer S33 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
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, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $150 | $230 |