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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Released March 2006
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Olympus E-330, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and E-330 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 7 years after the E-330 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the E-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Olympus E-330

 Fujifilm XQ1 E-330 
ReleasedNovember 2013March 2006More modern by 94 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k215kCrisper display (+705k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 E-330 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus E-330

 Fujifilm XQ1 E-330 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-330 has proportions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Olympus E-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the E-330.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and E-330 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and E-330.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XQ1 will give you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
60
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (240 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competitors (616g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Olympus E-330
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (206 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus E-330
 Fujifilm XQ1Olympus E-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Olympus E-330
Also Known as - EVOLT E-330
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-26 2006-03-18
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 12800 400
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 4.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 616g (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
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 240 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $1,100