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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the DV300F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-330 grades versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung DV300F

 VR-330 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus VR-330

 DV300F VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung DV300F

 VR-330 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $200