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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 8 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 matches up against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung HZ25W

					

					

						
 VR-330 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010Newer by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus VR-330

					

					

						
 HZ25W VR-330 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ25W

					

					

						
 VR-330 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 vs the HZ25W.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and HZ25W.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VR-330 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

						Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 you can focus manually
 exports RAW formats
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (158g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
47
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
34
 incredible zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
70
 lighter than competition (158g)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 long reach (624mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (158g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
24
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus VR-330Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-07-06
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $220 $350