Nikon S3300 vs Samsung NX210

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very similar but the S3300 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The S3300 was announced 6 months earlier than the NX210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3300 matches up vs the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3300 compared to the NX210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and NX210.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S3300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.