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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is very similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was announced 3 years prior to the GR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the VR-330 scores vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Ricoh GR

 VR-330 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus VR-330

 GR VR-330 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh GR

 VR-330 GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got outer 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 GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 against the GR.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and GR.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others (158g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh GR
 Olympus VR-330Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VR-330 Ricoh GR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $220 $971