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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S33 SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S33

 SZ-16 iHS S33 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S33 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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decent MP (13MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (221 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography information
58
environment proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (221 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (221 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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