Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
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- 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
- Released February 2012
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V
Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony HX20V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon S3300
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX20V
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 320 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $99 | $397 |