Reasons to choose Coolpix S3300
Released in 2012, Coolpix S3300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S3300
vs Nikon Coolpix S5100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S330028 mm²
Coolpix S5100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S3300 and Coolpix S5100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S3300MetricCoolpix S5100
16 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
128 gWeight115 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL19 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion EN-EL10 battery 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 S3300 and Coolpix S5100 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S5100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S3300 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S3300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S5100
Released in 2010, Coolpix S5100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.