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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 17 months after the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P310 grades vs the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus VR-330

 P310 VR-330 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon P310

 VR-330 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus VR-330

 P310 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the VR-330.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger P310 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-22 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 230 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 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
Launch price $700 $220