Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 12 months before the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3300 matches up versus the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3300 against the XZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and XZ-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older S3300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.