Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-320

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and VR-320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was announced 3 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S33 grades versus the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S33 compared to the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and VR-320.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VR-320 will give you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S33 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.