Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was revealed 12 months prior to the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus VR-330
SP-600 UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
VR-330 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VR-330
SP-600 UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and VR-330 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and VR-330.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 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 (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $189 | $220 |