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Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 6 years after the VR-330 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W300 grades vs the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus VR-330

 W300 VR-330 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2011More modern by 77 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon W300

 VR-330 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus VR-330

 W300 VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the W300 vs the VR-330.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon W300 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher W300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus VR-330
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-31 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 280 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $387 $220