Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced March 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P310
- Updated by Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P330 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close but the P330 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The P330 was revealed 14 months after the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P330 grades versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus VG-160
P330 | VG-160 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon P330
VG-160 | P330 |
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Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus VG-160
P330 | VG-160 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P330 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P330 vs the VG-160.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and VG-160.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern P330 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Olympus VG-160 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-04 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 165 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $500 | $90 |