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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 24 months after the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm S8200 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S8200

 VR-330 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm S8200 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the VR-330.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and VR-330 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and VR-330.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $220