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Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Launched February 2015
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S33 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and I-10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was brought out 5 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S33 grades against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Pentax I-10

 S33 I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S33

 I-10 S33 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Pentax I-10

 S33 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 comes with outside 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 Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 compared to the I-10.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and I-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S33 will give greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S33 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
58
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (221g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix S33Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $310