Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S3500
S3300 | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S3300
S3500 | S3300 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S3500
S3300 | S3500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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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 |