Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony WX150
S33 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S33
WX150 | S33 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony WX150
S33 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $300 |