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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
58 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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 HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced very close to the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR VR-330 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

		

		

			
 VR-330 HS20 EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the VR-330.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and VR-330 is 58 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and VR-330.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
55
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 small sensor (1/2")
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
54
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor (1/2")
 heavier than competition (730 grams)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
52
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2")
 has no phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
51
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (730g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
51
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse function
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
25
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition (730 grams)
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus VR-330
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 730 grams (1.61 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $220