Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VR-330

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and VR-330 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 18 months later than the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and VR-330 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and VR-330.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-330 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.