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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 2 years after the VR-330 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5200 matches up against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus VR-330

 S5200 VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S5200

 VR-330 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus VR-330

 S5200 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions 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 S5200 versus Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S5200 compared to the VR-330.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and VR-330.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
27
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
41
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 life 160 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $220