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Nikon S33 vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S33 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and G3 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S33 was unveiled 6 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S33 scores versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony G3

 S33 G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 75 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S33

 G3 S33 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony G3

 S33 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 provides external dimensions 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 Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S33 and the G3.

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S33 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon S33 will offer greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S33 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
58
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix S33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $200