Nikon S33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was manufactured 14 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S33 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S33 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S33 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.