Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out around the same time to the VR-330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions 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 F500 EXR versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and VR-330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.