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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 12 months earlier than the VR-330 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1600 scores vs the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus VR-330

 S1600 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S1600

 VR-330 S1600 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus VR-330

 S1600 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 versus the VR-330.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and VR-330 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and VR-330.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
lighter than average (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus VR-330
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $220