Nikon S8000 vs Olympus VR-330

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S8000 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 7 months prior to the VR-330 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S8000 matches up against the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 features external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8000 and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S8000 against the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and VR-330.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.