Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VR-330
FE-4000 | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus FE-4000
VR-330 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-330
FE-4000 | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |