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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out very close to the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S3300 matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W690

 S3300 W690 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S3300

 W690 S3300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W690

 S3300 W690 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S3300 vs the W690.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and W690.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Sony W690
41
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $297