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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and VR-330 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and VR-330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus VR-330

 Z6 II VR-330 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2011Fresher by 118 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon Z6 II

 VR-330 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus VR-330

 Z6 II VR-330 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II provides physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the VR-330.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and VR-330 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and VR-330.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (410 shots)
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (410 per charge)
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus VR-330
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus VR-330
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,997 $220