Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus VR-330
S630 | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S630
VR-330 | S630 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus VR-330
S630 | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |