Reasons to choose Coolpix S30
Released in 2012, Coolpix S30 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S30
vs Nikon Coolpix S33
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Coolpix S3017 mm²
Coolpix S33- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S30 and Coolpix S33 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S30MetricCoolpix S33
10 MPEffective pixels13.2 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.14 µm
1.73 µm²Pixel area1.31 µm²
57.87 MP/cm²Pixel density76.39 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
214 gWeight180 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)BatteryLi-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S30 and Coolpix S33 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S33 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S33 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S33 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S33
Released in 2015, Coolpix S33 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 13.2 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.