Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 24 months after the VR-330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the VR-330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and VR-330 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and VR-330.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.