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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm S8400W VR-330 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2011More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 VR-330 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm S8400W VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus VR-330
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