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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330

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

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

 SZ-10 VR-330 

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

 VR-330 SZ-10 

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).

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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