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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 6 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-11 grades vs the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus VR-330

 SZ-11 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SZ-11

 VR-330 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VR-330

 SZ-11 VR-330 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the VR-330.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and VR-330.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $253 $220