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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 12 months later than the VR-330 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm SL240 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm SL240

 VR-330 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm SL240 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the VR-330.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and VR-330.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (510g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (510g)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $220