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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was introduced 8 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-330 scores versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Ricoh G900

 VR-330 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus VR-330

 G900 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2011More modern by 85 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh G900

 VR-330 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 versus the G900.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and G900.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average (247g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus VR-330Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VR-330 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 life - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $220 $752