Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The S3300 was released 7 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3300 scores vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.