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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed at a similar time to the VR-330 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2950 scores against the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus VR-330

 S2950 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S2950

 VR-330 S2950 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus VR-330

 S2950 VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera plus 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 at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 and the VR-330.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and VR-330 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and VR-330.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus VR-330
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 158 gr (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 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 life 300 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $330 $220