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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was unveiled 12 months after the VR-330 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm XP150 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm XP150

 VR-330 Fujifilm XP150 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm XP150 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

Compare the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the VR-330.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and VR-330.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP150 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus VR-330
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $260 $220