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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm JX550 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm JX550

 VR-330 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm JX550 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus 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