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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 12 months later than the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm XP50 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm XP50

 VR-330 Fujifilm XP50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm XP50 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 features outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP50 versus 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 dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the VR-330.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and VR-330.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus VR-330
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $220