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Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
Olympus VR-330
(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 February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P610 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was launched 4 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P610 grades versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Olympus VR-330

 P610 VR-330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2011Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon P610

 VR-330 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Olympus VR-330

 P610 VR-330 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 features external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P610 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P610 against the VR-330.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and VR-330 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and VR-330.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P610 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern P610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (565g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix P610Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $430 $220