Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-330

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 3 years earlier than the VR-330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the VR-330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and VR-330 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.