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Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Launched February 2015
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S33 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was announced 2 years later than the XZ-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S33 scores against the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus XZ-10

 S33 XZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon S33

 XZ-10 S33 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-10

 S33 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 versus the XZ-10.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S33 will resolve extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S33 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
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environment proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
35
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than average (221g)
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 221 grams (0.49 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $428