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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus VR-330

 SP-820UZ VR-330 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2011Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 VR-330 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330

 SP-820UZ VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (485g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
55
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (158g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
35
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (22mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (485g)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus VR-330
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