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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6000 was revealed 12 months earlier than the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6000 matches up vs the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus VR-330

 S6000 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S6000

 VR-330 S6000 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus VR-330

 S6000 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6000 and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S6000 versus the VR-330.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and VR-330.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $220