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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 24 months later than the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm T550 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm T550

 VR-330 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm T550 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the VR-330.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and VR-330.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (158g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
47
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design Compact 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $220