Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VR-330

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VR-330 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years after the VR-330 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and VR-330 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and VR-330.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus VR-330 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.