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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
40
Overall
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was announced 2 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S33 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S33 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S33

 TG-830 iHS S33 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S33 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S33 offers physical 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) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S33 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S33 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (221g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $0