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Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and VH-410 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was manufactured 2 years later than the VH-410 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S33 grades vs the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus VH-410

 S33 VH-410 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2012Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S33

 VH-410 S33 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus VH-410

 S33 VH-410 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S33 and the VH-410.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and VH-410.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus VH-410 will give greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S33 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography information
Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
58
environment proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
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has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (221g)
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus VH-410
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus VH-410
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $186