Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S33 and the Nikon Coolpix S02, 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 S02 was introduced in September 2013. 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 S02 Highlights

      • 13.2 MP 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S33
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S02
      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 S02.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      •   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
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      •   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
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots


      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 S02

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

      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 S02.

      Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Nikon Coolpix S02
      Cheaper $149 vs $179.95
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 30 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs []
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 210 shots
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 0

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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 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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon S02
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S02 over Nikon Coolpix S33.

      Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Nikon Coolpix S02
      Larger Sensor 1/3.1-inch vs 1/3-inch
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Lighter 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) vs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S02.

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 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

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 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 S02
        Cheap$149$179.95
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Light221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S33 Nikon Coolpix S02
        Small Sensor1/3.1-inch1/3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor13.2 Megapixel13.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life220 shots210 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S02 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix S02 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      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 S02 features a 13.2 megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 13 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S33 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. Nikon Coolpix S02 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200 with 4:3 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S02 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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 S02 has a Micro 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 S02 comes with Built-in battery pack with battery life of 210 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S33 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S02 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S33, and up to [] on Nikon Coolpix S02. 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 and 1.40 m on Nikon Coolpix S02..

      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 S02 body has dimensions of 77 x 51 x 18 mm (3.03 x 2.01 x 0.71"). Nikon Coolpix S33 weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S02 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      110 mm

      66 mm

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      77 mm

      51 mm

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      27 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S02

      Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S02 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 S02

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      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
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      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
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      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
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S02 and give them scores of 48 and 56 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 S02

      OVERALL
      48
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      42
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      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
      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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 S33

      Nikon Coolpix S02

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      BAD
      33
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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