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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was launched 4 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-2 scores against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus VR-330

 SH-2 VR-330 
RevealedMarch 2015February 2011More recent by 50 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SH-2

 VR-330 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-330

 SH-2 VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 versus the VR-330.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and VR-330 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and VR-330.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
55
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-11 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $220