Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched very close to the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3300 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.