Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The S33 was brought out 4 years later than the XZ-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S33 scores against the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 has physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S33 compared to the XZ-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and XZ-1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S33 will give extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S33 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.