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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 12 months after the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus VR-330

 SP-620 UZ VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 VR-330 SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VR-330

 SP-620 UZ VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the VR-330.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and VR-330 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and VR-330.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
61
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $220