Nikon S3500 with Nikon S3300 Comparison

Nikon S3500 and Nikon S3300 Main Features

  • February, 2013
  • February, 2012
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 26-182 mm (7x) F3.4-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 26-156 mm (6x) F3.5-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 97 x 58 x 21 mm, 129g.
  • 95 x 58 x 19 mm, 128g.
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Nikon S3500 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
25
Value for money score
50
Portability score
99
Overall score
32

Nikon S3300 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
35
Value for money score
54
Portability score
99
Overall score
36

Nikon Coolpix S3300 with Nikon Coolpix S3500 Overview


Let's compare Coolpix S3500 with Coolpix S3300. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S3500 was released in 2013, and Nikon S3300 in 2012. Coolpix S3500 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S3300 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S3500 is greater than that of Coolpix S3300. However, the difference of 4 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 S3300), 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. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.

General Coolpix S3500 Coolpix S3300
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Coolpix S3500 Coolpix S3300
Announced February, 2013 February, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 1
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 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4
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 0 shots 180 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL19
Physical
Weight 129 g 128 g
Physical Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21 mm 95 x 58 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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