Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VR-330

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and VR-330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 20 months later than the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the VR-330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and VR-330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.