Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S3300 and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S3300 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3300 matches up against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony RX1R
S3300 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Nikon S3300
RX1R | S3300 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony RX1R
S3300 | RX1R | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3300 and Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S3300 and the RX1R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and RX1R.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S3300 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will resolve extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S3300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $99 | $2,798 |