Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SZ-15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 16 months prior to the SZ-15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3300 grades versus the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3300 vs the SZ-15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and SZ-15.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.