Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S33 and the Nikon Coolpix AW100, 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 S33 was introduced in February 2015 and Nikon Coolpix AW100 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S33
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix AW100
      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 S33 and Nikon Coolpix AW100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      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 AW100.

      Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Nikon Coolpix AW100
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.9
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.7 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs

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      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon AW100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix AW100 over Nikon Coolpix S33.

      Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Nikon Coolpix AW100
      Larger Sensor 1/3.1-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 13.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 vs 4608 x 3456
      Reaches Wider Angle 30 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/4.8
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in GPS vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) vs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

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      Nikon AW130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Nikon AW120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Nikon AW110
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SX740 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 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 S33 Nikon Coolpix AW100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
        Environmental Sealing
        Light221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S33 Nikon Coolpix AW100
        Small Sensor1/3.1-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S33 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      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. Nikon Coolpix AW100 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S33 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. Nikon Coolpix AW100 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix S33 has a Micro HDMI and Nikon Coolpix AW100 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S33 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Nikon Coolpix AW100 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S33 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S33, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix AW100. Nikon Coolpix S33 can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps. Nikon Coolpix AW100 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 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 S33 body has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06") and Nikon Coolpix AW100 body has dimensions of 110 x 65 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 0.91"). Nikon Coolpix S33 weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) and Nikon Coolpix AW100 weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      110 mm

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      65 mm

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      27 mm

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      23 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix AW100 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 S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      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
      POOR
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      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      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
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix AW100 and give them scores of 48 and 49 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 S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      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
      BAD
      32
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      46
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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