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Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Released February 2015
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was revealed 5 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S33 grades vs the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S33 Tough-3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S33

 Tough-3000 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus Tough-3000

 S33 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 has got exterior dimensions 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 Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 vs the Tough-3000.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S33 will offer greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S33 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (221g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
58
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (221g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.7 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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