Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S30 and the Nikon Coolpix S33, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 was introduced in February 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S33 was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon Coolpix S33 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S33
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S33.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon S30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S30 over Nikon Coolpix S33.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S33
      Larger Sensor 1/3-inch vs 1/3.1-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 29 mm vs 30 mm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Lighter 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) vs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 220 shots

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      Nikon S31
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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 S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Kodak Z980
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon S33
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S33 over Nikon Coolpix S30.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S33
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 13.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4160 x 3120
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 87 mm vs 90 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 4.7 fps
      HDMI Output vs Micro

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

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 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

      Casio EX-FS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.10 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S33
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S33
        Small Sensor1/3-inch1/3.1-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel13.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life240 shots220 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S33 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S30 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 17.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. 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 12.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S30 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S33 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S30 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Nikon Coolpix S33 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S30, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S33. Nikon Coolpix S30 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Nikon Coolpix S33 can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix S33..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S30 body has dimensions of 102 x 65 x 40 mm (4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57") and Nikon Coolpix S33 body has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06"). Nikon Coolpix S30 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S33 weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      102 mm

      65 mm

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      110 mm

      66 mm

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      65 mm

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      40 mm

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      27 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S33 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S33 and give them scores of 42 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      OVERALL
      42
      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      32
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      30
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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