Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S3300 versus Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S3300 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe S3300 was introduced 2 years later than the A450 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3300 scores against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony A450
S3300 | A450 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon S3300
A450 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony A450
S3300 | A450 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got outside 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 Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3300 versus the A450.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and A450.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S3300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S3300 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S3300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 560g (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | 1050 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $99 | $1,241 |