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Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 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
  • Announced February 2015
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was released 2 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S33 scores against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S33 XZ-2 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015December 2012Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon S33

 XZ-2 iHS S33 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S33 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 has external 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S33 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S33 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography details
58
environment sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (346g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (221g)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (346g)
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-10 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 346 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 220 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $450