Nikon S33 vs Sony W690

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S33 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and W690 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was released 2 years after the W690 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S33 grades against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 provides external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S33 vs the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and W690.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W690 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S33 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.