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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 24 months earlier than the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S630 matches up against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus VR-330

 S630 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S630

 VR-330 S630 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus VR-330

 S630 VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S630 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S630 against the VR-330.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync 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 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 data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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-L12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $240 $220