Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
 - Revealed March 2013
 - Succeeded the Nikon P310
 - Successor is Nikon P340
 
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) | 
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon P330
| XZ-2 iHS | P330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate | 
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| P330 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2013 | December 2012 | Same generation | |
| Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Screen sizing | 3" | 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.

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 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.
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        Nikon P330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P330 | Olympus 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 |