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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled very close to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3300 grades against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony WX70

 S3300 WX70 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S3300

 WX70 S3300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX70

 S3300 WX70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S3300 against the WX70.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WX70.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $242