Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VR-330
SP-800 UZ | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
VR-330 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Released | February 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-330
SP-800 UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |