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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 7 months before the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD grades against the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus VR-330

 S2500HD VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 VR-330 S2500HD 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus VR-330

 S2500HD VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 in the new 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 have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD against the VR-330.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and VR-330 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus VR-330
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 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 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $220