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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 12 months earlier than the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2800HD matches up versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus VR-330

 S2800HD VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 VR-330 S2800HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus VR-330

 S2800HD VR-330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD against the VR-330.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and VR-330 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and VR-330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus VR-330
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 437g (0.96 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
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