Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus VR-320

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm S4500 | VR-330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S4500
VR-330 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm S4500 | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |