Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched 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
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 24 months later than the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm T500 | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm T500
VR-330 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-330
Fujifilm T500 | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the VR-330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and VR-330.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $220 |