Nikon S33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was released 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S33 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S33 and the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S33 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.