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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 24 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus VR-330

 SZ-16 iHS VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 VR-330 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VR-330

 SZ-16 iHS VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the VR-330.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and VR-330.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $220