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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus VR-330

 S8100 VR-330 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon S8100

 VR-330 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus VR-330

 S8100 VR-330 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
26
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus VR-330
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