Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- New Model is Olympus TG-4

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The S33 was brought out 11 months after the TG-3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S33 scores versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-3
S33 | TG-3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S33
TG-3 | S33 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-3
S33 | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 comes with exterior 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 TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 compared to the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and TG-3.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-3 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S33 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $150 | $350 |