Nikon S3300 vs Olympus E-3

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus E-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and E-3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3300 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3300 scores against the E-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Olympus E-3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has 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) while the Olympus E-3 has dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 versus the E-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and E-3 is 96 and 56 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and E-3.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3300 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S3300 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S3300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.