Nikon Coolpix S33

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    Highlights

    • 13.2 MP 1/3.1-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 4.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S33 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/3.1-inch (4.7 x 3.5 mm) Standard Compact camera with 13.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix S33 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Sxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Sxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S33 February
    2015    		 13.2 MP
    1/3.1-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S32
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    		February
    2014    		 13.2 MP
    1/3.1-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S02
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    		September
    2013    		 13.2 MP
    1/3-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		June
    2013    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.9-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S31
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    		June
    2013    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.9-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S30
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    		February
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S80
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    		September
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    819k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		August
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    288k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Coolpix S32 vs Coolpix S02 vs Coolpix S01 vs Coolpix S31 vs Coolpix S30.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S33.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S33 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S33 features a 13.2 megapixel 1/3.1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 4.7 x 3.5 mm and a total area of 16.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S33.

    Nikon S30
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    1/3-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S31
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    1/2.9-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S32
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    1/3.1-inch

    13.2 MP

    Nikon S01
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    1/2.9-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S02
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    1/3-inch

    13.2 MP

    Nikon S80
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Nikon S70
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Fujifilm X100VI
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S33 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S33 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S33's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S33 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m at Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S33 has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06"). It weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    110 mm (4.33")

    66 mm (2.6")

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    66 mm (2.6")

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    27 mm (1.06")

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    Nikon Coolpix S33 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S33 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S33 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix S33 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S33 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon Coolpix S33 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Nikon Coolpix S33 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Nikon Coolpix S33 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S33 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S33 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S33 and give score of 48 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    41

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 41 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    30

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 30 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    72

    We give Nikon Coolpix S33 a score of 72 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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