Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm SL240 | VR-330 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm SL240
VR-330 | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm SL240 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |