Nikon S3300 vs Sony W800

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 24 months prior to the W800 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S3300 grades against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 and the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and W800.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S3300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.