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Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(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
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  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320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 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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus VR-330

 P90 VR-330 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon P90

 VR-330 P90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus VR-330

 P90 VR-330 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P90
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P90
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix P90Olympus VR-330
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