• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W180 advantages over Nikon S3300

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos

Nikon S3300 advantages over Sony W180

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E70

Sony W180
Pentax E70
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W180 vs Pentax E70

Nikon S3300
Pentax E70
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70

Compared to Canon SD780 IS

Sony W180
Canon SD780 IS
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony W180 vs Canon SD780 IS

Nikon S3300
Canon SD780 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S3300 vs Canon SD780 IS

Compared to Nikon S4000

Sony W180
Nikon S4000
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W180 vs Nikon S4000

Nikon S3300
Nikon S4000
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4000

Compared to Nikon S4300

Sony W180
Nikon S4300
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony W180 vs Nikon S4300

Nikon S3300
Nikon S4300
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Sony W180
Fujifilm JX680
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W180 vs Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S3300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S3300 vs Fujifilm JX680

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