Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
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").

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm S8500 | VR-330 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm S8500
VR-330 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm S8500 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 158g (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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $500 | $220 |