Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was brought out 22 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VR-330 grades vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 vs the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-330 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus VR-330 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.