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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 12 months before the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1800 scores vs the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus VR-330

 S1800 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S1800

 VR-330 S1800 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus VR-330

 S1800 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 vs the VR-330.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and VR-330 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus VR-330
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $220