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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung EX2F

 VR-330 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus VR-330

 EX2F VR-330 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2011More modern by 22 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung EX2F

 VR-330 EX2F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (294g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $220 $478