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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 12 months after the VR-330 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3300 matches up versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus VR-330

					

					

						
 S3300 VR-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S3300

					

					

						
 VR-330 S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus VR-330

					

					

						
 S3300 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 against the VR-330.
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and VR-330.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer S3300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

						Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
40
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (128g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
66
 lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 manual focus
 really wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery pack (180 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
33
 really wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $99 $220