Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX99

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very close but the S3300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3300 was announced 7 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3300 matches up vs the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 provides physical 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 against the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and HX99.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S3300 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.