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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 4 months after the G700SE which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-330 scores against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Ricoh G700SE

 VR-330 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus VR-330

 G700SE VR-330 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh G700SE

 VR-330 G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2011October 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical 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 Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 compared to the G700SE.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and G700SE.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus VR-330Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VR-330 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $0