Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330
90 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus VR-320

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon L610 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The L610 was brought out 19 months after the VR-330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L610 scores vs the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus VR-330
L610 | VR-330 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L610
VR-330 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-330
L610 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L610 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L610 and the VR-330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and VR-330.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent L610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 120 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $220 |