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Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P310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
Olympus VG-160
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus VG-160

 P330 VG-160 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2012More modern by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon P330

 VG-160 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus VG-160

 P330 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

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

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix P330Olympus VG-160
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