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Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L100 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 24 months before the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the L100 matches up versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus VR-330

 L100 VR-330 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L100

 VR-330 L100 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus VR-330

 L100 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L100 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L100 versus Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 against the VR-330.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and VR-330 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and VR-330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
32
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (158 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
38
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $220