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Nikon COOLPIX S3300 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:128 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S3300 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Nikon COOLPIX S3300
4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

3.5

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

3.5

Reviews score

10%

3.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 98% of cameras
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

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3.5

Technical score

Technical score
3.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

3.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.0

Photo Features

18%

3.7

Video & Audio

14%

3.9

Display & Design

8%

2.7

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 95%
3.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
3.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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3.5

Mark 7.0 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Nikon COOLPIX S3300

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Reviewers mostly agree that photos get noisy and the camera struggles in low light.
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S3300

Technical score
Technical score
3.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

28%

3.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.0

Photo Features

18%

3.7

Video & Audio

14%

3.9

Display & Design

8%

2.7

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

3.5
Reviews score
3.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.3
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
16 MP
This camera captures images at 16 MP, which is lower than 61.4% of cameras and equal to 10.8% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.3 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.3 µm, which are smaller than those in 90.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80, which is lower than 80.2% of cameras and equal to 15.3% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
99
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 99, which is higher than 74.4% of cameras and equal to 5.1% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
This camera records at 1,280 px, which is lower than the resolution in 71.4% of cameras and the same as in 18.4% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
128 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 128 g, which is lighter than 92.3% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Width
94.8 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 94.8 mm wide, which is narrower than 93.4% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Height
57.8 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 57.8 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.4% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
19.5 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 19.5 mm thick, which is thinner than 95.4% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 210 shots per charge, which is shorter than 86.1% of cameras and equal to 3.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 700 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 87.9% of cameras and equal to 4.1% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S3300 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 76 more focus points
    This camera has a higher focus-point count than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    99 vs 23
  • 261.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (128 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    128 g vs 389.5 g
  • 24.2 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (94.8 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    94.8 mm vs 119 mm
  • 26.4 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19.5 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    19.5 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 0.04 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.042 GB vs 0 GB
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57.8 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    57.8 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 2.64x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S3300 is cheaper than the average camera (£110 vs £290).
    £110 vs £290
  • 2.64x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S3300 is cheaper than the average camera (£110 vs £290).
    £110 vs £290
  • 261.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (128 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    128 g vs 389.5 g
  • 24.2 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (94.8 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    94.8 mm vs 119 mm
  • 26.4 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19.5 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    19.5 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57.8 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    57.8 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 76 more focus points
    This camera has a higher focus-point count than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    99 vs 23
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 0.04 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.042 GB vs 0 GB
  • 46.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    3.5

    Mark 7.0 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.5 vs 6.5
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 4.3 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.3 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    1.3 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 0.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lower video resolution
    This camera records at lower resolution than the average camera (1,280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 46.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    3.5

    Mark 7.0 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.5 vs 6.5
  • 51.4% lower sentiment score
    3.5 vs 7.2
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    Nikon COOLPIX S3300 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.29 vs 6.9).
    6.29 vs 6.88
  • 0.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 22,400 ISO lower expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a lower ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 years older
    This camera was released earlier than the average camera (2012 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,012 vs 2,014
  • 4.3 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.3 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    1.3 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual exposure control
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 71.5% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter exposure
    This camera allows shorter exposures than the average camera (4 s vs 30 s). The average camera allows exposures up to 30 s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    This camera records at lower resolution than the average camera (1,280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has a microphone count of 2.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (29 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    29 min vs 30 min
  • 120 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh less battery capacity
    This camera has a smaller battery than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Jonhobbycollection
≈ estimated
01/04/2025
Walkthrough · menus, controls and shooting modes
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX S3300 is a good choice for first-time digital camera users, though it lacks professional settings.
7.0
Nick Oliver
≈ estimated
18/06/2012
Unboxing · first look and a few test shots
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX S3300 looks easy to use for basic pictures, with a decent digital zoom.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
photographyblog.com
✓ explicit
07/12/2012
Hands-on review · Slimline compact
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX S3300 is a slim camera that starts in about two seconds, but noise builds up quickly as ISO rises, so it suits good light best.
4.0
reviewed.com
≈ estimated
24/04/2012
Lab test · Pocket compact
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX S3300 is a slim pocket camera with unusually accurate white balance, but its weak lens and noise restrict it to bright daylight.
4.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
17/09/2018
Lab test · Entry-level compact
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX S3300 focuses quickly and has a 6x zoom, but its weak, noisy image quality makes it hard to recommend.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nikon COOLPIX S3300

  • At 128 g it is easy to carry all day.
  • It is only 19.5 mm thick, so it slips into a jacket pocket.
  • 99 focus points and tracking help keep moving subjects in frame.
  • A base ISO of 80 suits bright daytime shots.
  • The 16 MP sensor gives enough detail for prints.
  • Simple point-and-shoot use needs little learning.

What customers don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S3300

  • Continuous shooting at 1.3 fps misses fast action.
  • Battery life of 210 shots is short for a long day.
  • No manual exposure means you cannot set the aperture or shutter.
  • Video is 1280 px and stops at 29 min of recording.
  • The 2.7 in screen is small for checking shots.

Verdict

Holidays and birthday parties are the kind of days the Nikon COOLPIX S3300 was made for. At 128 g and 19.5 mm thick, it slides into a pocket and is ready in a moment. The 99 focus points and tracking help keep a moving child in frame, and the base ISO of 80 suits bright days out. The 16 MP sensor gives plenty of detail for prints and sharing. The trade-offs are speed and video length. Continuous shooting is 1.3 fps, so fast action is hard to catch, and the 3200 ISO top setting gives little help in dim rooms. Video is 1280 px and stops at 29 min of recording. It suits a casual user who wants a point-and-shoot for the family and does not need manual control.

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