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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S33 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and WB350F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB350F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S33 matches up against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB350F

 S33 WB350F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S33

 WB350F S33 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB350F

 S33 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 features external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S33 versus the WB350F.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB350F will produce more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S33 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
32
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (221g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
58
environment proof
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
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