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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was released 6 months earlier than the VR-330 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the F300EXR scores versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus VR-330

 F300EXR VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 VR-330 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus VR-330

 F300EXR VR-330 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR vs the VR-330.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and VR-330.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-330 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (215g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus VR-330
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $220