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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was brought out 18 months prior to the VR-330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F70EXR scores versus the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus VR-330

 F70EXR VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 VR-330 F70EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VR-330

 F70EXR VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR and the VR-330.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-330 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus VR-330
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $220