Nikon S30 with Nikon S33 Comparison

Nikon S30 and Nikon S33 Main Features

  • February, 2012
  • February, 2015
  • 10 MP 1/3 CCD Sensor
  • 13 MP 1/3.1 CMOS Sensor
  • 29-87 mm (3x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 30-90 mm (3x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • -
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.7 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 102 x 65 x 40 mm, 214g.
  • 110 x 66 x 27 mm, 221g.
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Nikon S30 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
28
Value for money score
51
Portability score
95
Overall score
33

Nikon S33 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
35
Value for money score
54
Portability score
95
Overall score
36

Nikon Coolpix S33 with Nikon Coolpix S30 Overview


Let's compare Coolpix S30 with Coolpix S33. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S30 was released in 2012, and Nikon S33 in 2015. Coolpix S33 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S30 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S30 is greater than that of Coolpix S33. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Coolpix S33), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Coolpix S33 has image stabilization(Digital only), Coolpix S30 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S30 has 4.7 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix S30 has 4.7 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S30 Coolpix S33
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Coolpix S30 Coolpix S33
Announced February, 2012 February, 2015
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps 4.7 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 3.10
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/3 1/3.1
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 4.8 x 3.6 mm 4.8 x 3.6 mm
Sensor Area 17.3 mm² 17.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 13 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Max Native ISO 1600 1600
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 240 shots 220 shots
Battery Type AA Battery Pack
Battery Model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Physical
Weight 214 g 221 g
Physical Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40 mm 110 x 66 x 27 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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