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Nikon S33 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W370
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony W370

 S33 W370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S33

 W370 S33 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony W370

 S33 W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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