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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced very close to the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the AX350 scores vs the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus VR-330

 AX350 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm AX350

 VR-330 AX350 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-330

 AX350 VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outside 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 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 FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 against the VR-330.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and VR-330.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus VR-330
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $220