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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured around the same time to the VR-330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4000 grades vs the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus VR-330

 S4000 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm S4000

 VR-330 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus VR-330

 S4000 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers external measurements 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 measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 versus the VR-330.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and VR-330.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
46
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus VR-330
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 158 grams (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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $220