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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 14 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3300 scores against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S3300 SP-610UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S3300

 SP-610UZ S3300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S3300 SP-610UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S3300 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S3300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $299