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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 2 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 VR-330 Fujifilm S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 VR-330 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the VR-330.
Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and VR-330 is 60 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and VR-330.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
56
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 small sensor (1/2.3")
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
58
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
57
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
63
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (680g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
58
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
57
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than average (158g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $220