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Nikon S33 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released February 2015
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S33 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and H50 (9MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was announced 6 years after the H50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S33 grades versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony H50

 S33 H50 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S33

 H50 S33 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony H50

 S33 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 features external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S33 compared to the H50.

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and H50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S33 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S33 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
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good MP (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (221 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
58
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
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image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
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image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (221g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (547g)
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Nikon S33 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $80