Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
69 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the S3300 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3300 was manufactured 5 months later than the A35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3300 grades vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony A35
| S3300 | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon S3300
| A35 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony A35
| S3300 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | September 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 and the A35.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and A35.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The S3300 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoStreet Comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingSports Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesTravel Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesLandscape Comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Nikon S3300 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | 415g (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 photos | 440 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $598 |
