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Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony RX1R

 S3300 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Nikon S3300

 RX1R S3300 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony RX1R

 S3300 RX1R 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Sony RX1R
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Sony RX1R Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low battery (270 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (482g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony RX1R
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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