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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(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
Olympus VR-330
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus VR-330

 B500 VR-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2011Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon B500

 VR-330 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus VR-330

 B500 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus VR-330
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