Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VR-330
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2010
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
(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
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S5100 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5100 matches up against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus VR-330
| S5100 | VR-330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S5100
| VR-330 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VR-330
| S5100 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | February 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5100 versus the VR-330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and VR-330.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
lighter than others (132g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus VR-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 132g (0.29 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL10 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $220 |