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Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 2 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L28 scores versus the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus VR-330

 L28 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L28

 VR-330 L28 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus VR-330

 L28 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with 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") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L28 versus the VR-330.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and VR-330.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L28 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 280 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $220