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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled at a similar time to the VR-330 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the AV250 grades versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus VR-330

 AV250 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm AV250

 VR-330 AV250 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VR-330

 AV250 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 against the VR-330.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and VR-330.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
70
lighter than average in class (158g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
32
good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus VR-330
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $220