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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-10 scores vs the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus VR-330

 XZ-10 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus XZ-10

 VR-330 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VR-330

 XZ-10 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the VR-330.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and VR-330.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
35
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $428 $220