Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-565UZ was released 3 years prior to the VR-330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VR-330
SP-565UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
VR-330 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-330
SP-565UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the VR-330.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and VR-330 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and VR-330.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 413g (0.91 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $400 | $220 |