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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was announced 2 months later than the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P330 grades against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus XZ-10

 P330 XZ-10 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon P330

 XZ-10 P330 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus XZ-10

 P330 XZ-10 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P330 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P330 versus the XZ-10.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and XZ-10.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P330 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
45
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (221g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix P330Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-04 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
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) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $428