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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out about the same time to the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-10 scores versus the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SZ-10 VR-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 versus the VR-330.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and VR-330.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (158 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
 lighter than competition (158g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
40
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
31
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (158g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-10 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $220