Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Launched February 2009
- Older Model is Nikon P80
(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- Superseded the Olympus VR-320

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P90 was launched 24 months earlier than the VR-330 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P90 matches up versus the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus VR-330
P90 | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon P90
VR-330 | P90 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus VR-330
P90 | VR-330 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P90 compared to the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and VR-330 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and VR-330.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400g (0.88 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $700 | $220 |