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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 22 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-330 matches up versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung HZ10W

 VR-330 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2011May 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus VR-330

 HZ10W VR-330 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ10W

 VR-330 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got external 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger VR-330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus VR-330Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-05-14
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 158g (0.35 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $220 $300