Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.