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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 3 years after the VR-330 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm XP80 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Fujifilm XP80

 VR-330 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus VR-330

 Fujifilm XP80 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the VR-330.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and VR-330.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus VR-330
 Fujifilm XP80Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XP80 Olympus VR-330
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $220