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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus VR-330

 L610 VR-330 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L610

 VR-330 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-330

 L610 VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average (240 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus VR-330
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