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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released very close to the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR VR-330 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the VR-330.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and VR-330.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
41
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
65
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
42
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
32
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-03-02 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 158 gr (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 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $220