Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3300 scores versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior 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 Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S3300 compared to the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and HX20V.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.