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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 12 months earlier than the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 matches up against the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VR-330

 6020 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus 6020

 VR-330 6020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VR-330

 6020 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 against the VR-330.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and VR-330.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus VR-330
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $220