Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ35W

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S33 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and HZ35W (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was launched 4 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S33 scores against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon S33 and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S33 against the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S33 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S33 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.