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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 24 months prior to the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S620 scores versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus VR-330

 S620 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S620

 VR-330 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-330

 S620 VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S620 against the VR-330.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography info
Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (158g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $37 $220