Nikon S33 vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S33 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close but the S33 (1/3.1") and 9000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was introduced 5 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S33 matches up vs the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S33 has got external 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 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S33 compared to the 9000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and 9000 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and 9000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S33 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S33 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.