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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 6 months after the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T300 scores versus the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus VR-330

 T300 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm T300

 VR-330 T300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus VR-330

 T300 VR-330 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the T300 vs the VR-330.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and VR-330.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
36
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus VR-330
Other name FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $220