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Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3300 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3300 scores versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony S930

 S3300 S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S3300

 S930 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony S930

 S3300 S930 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S3300 and the S930.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S930.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S3300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Sony S930
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $219