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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VR-330 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 8 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X scores against the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus VR-330

 E-M1X VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2011More recent by 97 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus E-M1X

 VR-330 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VR-330

 E-M1X VR-330 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X against the VR-330.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and VR-330 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and VR-330.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (870 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (870 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997g)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (997g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus VR-330
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-24 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 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 life 870 pictures -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $2,999 $220