Nikon S33 vs Sony W370
91 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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36 Features
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Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S33 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and W370 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The S33 was launched 5 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S33 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony W370
S33 | W370 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S33
W370 | S33 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony W370
S33 | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S33 versus the W370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and W370.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony W370 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S33 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-07 |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.7fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $230 |