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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3300 and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 6 months before the VH-410 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3300 matches up against the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus VH-410

 S3300 VH-410 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S3300

 VH-410 S3300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus VH-410

 S3300 VH-410 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 features physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 against the VH-410.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography info
Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus VH-410
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus VH-410
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 life 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $186