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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3300 scores against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony H20

 S3300 H20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S3300

 H20 S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony H20

 S3300 H20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the H20.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and H20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S3300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $249