Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330
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37 Features
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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 July 2011
- Newer Model is 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

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VR-320 was launched 6 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-320 matches up versus the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus VR-330
VR-320 | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus VR-320
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus VR-330
VR-320 | VR-330 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 vs the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and VR-330.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $220 |