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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S3300 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 11 months prior to the W730 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3300 matches up versus the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W730

 S3300 W730 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S3300

 W730 S3300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W730

 S3300 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3300 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 compared to the W730.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and W730.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Sony W730
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Sony W730
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Sony W730
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Sony W730
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $138