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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 18 months before the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 grades vs the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VR-330

 FE-4000 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus FE-4000

 VR-330 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-330

 FE-4000 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 vs the VR-330.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and VR-330.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (136g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus VR-330
Also called X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $220