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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-330 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 VR-330 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus VR-330

 Galaxy Camera VR-330 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 VR-330 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 features outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus VR-330Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $220 $450