Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe B500 was brought out 5 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the B500 matches up versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus VR-330
B500 | VR-330 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | February 2011 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon B500
VR-330 | B500 |
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Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus VR-330
B500 | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the B500 and the VR-330.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and VR-330 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and VR-330.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent B500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.4fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 541 gr (1.19 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $220 |