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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S3300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3300 was brought out 10 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3300 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S3300 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon S3300

 XZ-2 iHS S3300 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2012More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S3300 XZ-2 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with outer 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) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S3300 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3300 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S3300 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older S3300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery life (340 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
great battery life (340 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (346 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
41
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
36
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (346 grams)
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 346g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $450