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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 19 months earlier than the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6010 scores vs the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus VR-330

 6010 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus 6010

 VR-330 6010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus VR-330

 6010 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 vs the VR-330.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus VR-330
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-17 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 179g (0.39 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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-50C LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $220