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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced very close to the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3200 matches up versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus VR-330

 S3200 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S3200

 VR-330 S3200 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus VR-330

 S3200 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S3200 versus Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 against the VR-330.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and VR-330.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (158g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (540g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus VR-330
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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