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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VR-330

 FE-4030 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus FE-4030

 VR-330 FE-4030 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-330

 FE-4030 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications 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 FE-4030 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the VR-330.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average in class (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 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 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 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $220