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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 12 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm HS30EXR VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 VR-330 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm HS30EXR VR-330 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the VR-330.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and VR-330 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and VR-330.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (687g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-W126 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $430 $220