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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm T500 VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm T500

 VR-330 Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm T500 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
75
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus VR-330
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