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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 2 years after the VR-330 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm F900EXR VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 VR-330 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm F900EXR VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the VR-330.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and VR-330.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (232 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $220