Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
- Released February 2015
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus Tough-3000
S33 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S33
Tough-3000 | S33 |
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Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus Tough-3000
S33 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $0 |