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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released at a similar time to the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S3300 grades versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W650

 S3300 W650 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S3300

 W650 S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W650

 S3300 W650 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has got physical 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 and the W650.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and W650.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Sony W650
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $140