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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 12 months before the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VR-330

 SP-800 UZ VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 VR-330 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-330

 SP-800 UZ VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the VR-330.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and VR-330 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and VR-330.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
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-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $270 $220