Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Nikon L110
(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
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L120 was brought out within a month of the VR-330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L120 grades versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus VR-330
L120 | VR-330 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L120
VR-330 | L120 |
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Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus VR-330
L120 | VR-330 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L120 against the VR-330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and VR-330 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and VR-330.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 431 gr (0.95 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 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 | 330 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $220 |