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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 12 months before the VR-330 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the JZ300 grades against the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus VR-330

 JZ300 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 VR-330 JZ300 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VR-330

 JZ300 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the VR-330.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and VR-330.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus VR-330
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.37 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $220