Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Nikon P310
- Updated by Nikon P340
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Nikon P330 and Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very close but the P330 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe P330 was released 20 months after the VR-320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the P330 grades against the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus VR-320
P330 | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon P330
VR-320 | P330 |
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Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus VR-320
P330 | VR-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has specifications 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 P330 and Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P330 and the VR-320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and VR-320.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-320 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent P330 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-04 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
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 All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $179 |