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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S33 and the Nikon Coolpix S80, 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 S80 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.
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 S80.
PROS
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Large Screen - 3.50"
High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
Internal Storage
CONS
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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 - 14.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
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
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 150 shots
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
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 S80
Video Capture
High Native ISO
1,600
1,600
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Micro
Light
221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
WEAKNESSES
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
Small Sensor
1/3.1-inch
1/2.3-inch
Low Resolution Sensor
13.2 Megapixel
14.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
819k dot
No Viewfinder
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
1280 x 720
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
150 shots
Screen
Screen
Nikon Coolpix S33 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S80 has a 3.50" screen with 819k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S80 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S80) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.
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 S80 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.
Photography Features
Nikon Coolpix S33 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. Nikon Coolpix S80 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.
Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S80
Nikon Coolpix S80 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 S80 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 S80 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack with battery life of 150 shots.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have 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 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S80. Nikon Coolpix S33 can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps. Nikon Coolpix S80 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 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 S80 body has dimensions of 99 x 63 x 17 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.67"). Nikon Coolpix S33 weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S80 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz).
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
110 mm
66 mm
99 mm
63 mm
66 mm
63 mm
27 mm
17 mm
Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S80
Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S80 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 S80
AVERAGE
60
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
Environmental Sealing
AVERAGE
56
Small Sensor
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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
GOOD
72
1,600 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
Short Battery Life - 150 shots
Wildlife Photography
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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
69
1,600 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 150 shots
Portrait Photography
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
AVERAGE
62
Small Sensor
Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
GOOD
78
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Large Screen - 3.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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
87
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
Travel Photography
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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 - 819k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
Short Battery Life - 150 shots
Evaluations
We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S33 and Nikon Coolpix S80 and give them scores of 48 and 60 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 S80
OVERALL
48
OVERALL
60
Sensor
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
POOR
41
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
POOR
45
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
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
AVERAGE
64
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
BAD
7
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
GOOD
75
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
GOOD
82
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
GOOD
75
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Large Screen - 3.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Nikon Coolpix S33
Nikon Coolpix S80
AVERAGE
55
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
AVERAGE
60
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 S80
GOOD
72
Environmental Sealing
Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
POOR
42
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
Short Battery Life - 150 shots
Internal Storage
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