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Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony A450

 S3300 A450 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon S3300

 A450 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony A450

 S3300 A450 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony A450
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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
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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