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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S640 was revealed 18 months prior to the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S640 scores vs the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus VR-330

 S640 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S640

 VR-330 S640 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus VR-330

 S640 VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S640 and the VR-330.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and VR-330.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (130g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $225 $220