Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm JX550 was announced 12 months after the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus VR-330
| Fujifilm JX550 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm JX550
| VR-330 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-330
| Fujifilm JX550 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the VR-330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and VR-330.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus VR-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 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 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 model | NP-45A | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $220 |