Nikon S33 vs Sony S2100
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Nikon S33 vs Sony S2100 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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
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Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S33 was introduced 5 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S33 scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony S2100
| S33 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon S33
| S2100 | S33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony S2100
| S33 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S33 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 and the S2100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and S2100.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S33 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S33 will provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S33 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon S33 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.7fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $150 | $0 |