Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Nikon Coolpix S3300

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and the Nikon Coolpix S3300, 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.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 was introduced in October 2008 and Nikon Coolpix S3300 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Highlights

      • 24.6 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon Coolpix S3300 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3300
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Nikon Coolpix S3300.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      •   Large Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   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 HDMI Output
      •   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 - 180 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 over Nikon Coolpix S3300.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Nikon Coolpix S3300
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.6 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6048 x 4032 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 230k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 880 shots vs 180 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A560
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      APS-C

      10.24 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3300

      Nikon S3300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S3300 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A900.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Nikon Coolpix S3300
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Live View vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) vs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 42 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S3300.

      Nikon S3700
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3500
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon S3000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Nikon Coolpix S3300
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Nikon Coolpix S3300
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has a 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S3300 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.74x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S3300.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 features a 24.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix S3300 features a 16 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 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 6048 x 4032 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S3300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 comes with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 880 shots and Nikon Coolpix S3300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has two card slots - one for Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo and one for . Nikon Coolpix S3300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A900, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S3300. Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S3300 has a built-in flash. Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A900.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 body has dimensions of 156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23") and Nikon Coolpix S3300 body has dimensions of 95 x 58 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.28 x 0.75"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S3300 weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

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      95 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Nikon Coolpix S3300

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Nikon Coolpix S3300 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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Nikon Coolpix S3300 and give them scores of 65 and 52 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.


      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      76
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      71
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No 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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

      Nikon Coolpix S3300

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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