Nikon S3300 vs Nikon W300

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 6 years before the W300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3300 matches up versus the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 provides external dimensions 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 W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 against the W300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and W300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and W300.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.