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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P330 was launched 3 months later than the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P330 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 P330 XZ-2 iHS 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon P330

 XZ-2 iHS P330 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 P330 XZ-2 iHS 
RevealedMarch 2013December 2012Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P330 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P330 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery life (340 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
great battery life (340 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (346 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (346 grams)
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P330Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-04 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 346 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.3
DXO Low light score 213 216
Other
Battery life 200 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $450