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Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 HS35EXR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 24 months later than the VR-330 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm HS35EXR VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 VR-330 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm HS35EXR VR-330 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the VR-330.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and VR-330 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and VR-330.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than average (687 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (600 shots)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
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great battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average (687 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
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 life 600 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $220