Nikon S33 vs Sony G3
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Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony G3
S33 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 75 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S33
G3 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony G3
S33 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S33 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |