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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and WX150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was manufactured 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S33 matches up vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony WX150

 S33 WX150 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S33

 WX150 S33 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony WX150

 S33 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S33 and the WX150.

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and WX150.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony WX150 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S33 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (13MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
no RAW support
38
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Sony WX150
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
58
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (133g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix S33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 13MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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