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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched at a similar time to the VR-330 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-610UZ scores against the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 VR-330 SP-610UZ 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ and the VR-330.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and VR-330 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and VR-330.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you have to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (158g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
39
 great zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
61
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great reach (616mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
 lighter than others (158 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
26
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than others (158g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.70 m
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 life 340 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $220