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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 12 months prior to the S3500 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3300 scores versus the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S3500

 S3300 S3500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S3300

 S3500 S3300 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S3500

 S3300 S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3300 against the S3500.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and S3500.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Nikon S3500 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (129g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 180 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $85