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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320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 L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L810 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L810 was manufactured 12 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L810 matches up vs the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus VR-330

 L810 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon L810

 VR-330 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-330

 L810 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L810 versus the VR-330.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and VR-330 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and VR-330.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L810 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (158g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $220