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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 12 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm S4500 VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S4500

 VR-330 Fujifilm S4500 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm S4500 VR-330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the VR-330.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and VR-330.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S4500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (158g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $220