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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S33 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close but the S33 (1/3.1") and WX50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was manufactured 3 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S33 grades versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony WX50

 S33 WX50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S33

 WX50 S33 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony WX50

 S33 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S33 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S33 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S33 vs the WX50.

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WX50.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony WX50 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S33 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW format
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
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weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Sony WX50
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has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S33 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $250