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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 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 SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 12 months after the SZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3300 matches up vs the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S3300 SZ-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S3300

 SZ-10 S3300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SZ-10

 S3300 SZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 compared to the SZ-10.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and SZ-10.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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lighter than competition (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $300