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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was released 18 months earlier than the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades against the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 VR-330 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 VR-330 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features external measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the VR-330.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (260 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (260 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
26
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (260 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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-95 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $220