Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-820UZ was manufactured 19 months later than the VR-330 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ grades against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus VR-330
SP-820UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
VR-330 | SP-820UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330
SP-820UZ | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while 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).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the VR-330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and VR-330 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and VR-330.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $220 |