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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8000 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the VR-330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8000 grades versus the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus VR-330

 8000 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus 8000

 VR-330 8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus VR-330

 8000 VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 versus the VR-330.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus VR-330
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical 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-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $220