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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 12 months after the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL300 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm SL300

		

		

			
 VR-330 Fujifilm SL300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL300 VR-330 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the VR-330.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and VR-330.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition (510 grams)
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (510g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competitors (158g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competition (510 grams)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech 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 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
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 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $220