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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 23 months before the DV150F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-330 grades versus the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung DV150F

 VR-330 DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus VR-330

 DV150F VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung DV150F

 VR-330 DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 against the DV150F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $220 $150