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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and VR-330 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 18 months earlier than the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S200EXR grades against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Olympus VR-330

 S200EXR VR-330 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 VR-330 S200EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus VR-330

 S200EXR VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR versus the VR-330.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and VR-330 is 54 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and VR-330.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-330 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
45
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
45
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
long zoom (436mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (865g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
34
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
19
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (865 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Olympus VR-330
Alternate name FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes 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 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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-140 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $220