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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Replaced the Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was manufactured 6 years before the VR-320 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-330 grades against the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus VR-320

 E-330 VR-320 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus E-330

 VR-320 E-330 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2006More modern by 64 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus VR-320

 E-330 VR-320 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 features outer dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-330 vs the VR-320.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and VR-320 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and VR-320.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-330 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
60
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616g)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus E-330Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus VR-320
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-03-18 2011-07-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,100 $179