Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed March 2013
(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
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm S8400W | VR-330 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S8400W
VR-330 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm S8400W | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the VR-330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and VR-330 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and VR-330.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-22 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Maximum 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $220 |