Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced September 2010
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8100 was announced 5 months prior to the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S8100 matches up versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus VR-330
S8100 | VR-330 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S8100
VR-330 | S8100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus VR-330
S8100 | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 compared to the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and VR-330.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $220 |