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Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was brought out 3 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P330 scores versus the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 P330 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon P330

 Tough-3000 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus Tough-3000

 P330 Tough-3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P330 versus the Tough-3000.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and Tough-3000.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The P330 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent P330 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging details
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix P330Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-03-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $0