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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 12 months later than the VR-330 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L26 scores vs the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus VR-330

 L26 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L26

 VR-330 L26 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus VR-330

 L26 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L26 and the VR-330.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and VR-330.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent L26 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
27
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 200 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $70 $220