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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 7 months after the S9100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3300 matches up vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S9100

 S3300 S9100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S3300

 S9100 S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S9100

 S3300 S9100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 and the S9100.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S3300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 180 images 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $99 $329