Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung PL120
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-330 was revealed 2 months later than the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VR-330 grades vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung PL120
| VR-330 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus VR-330
| PL120 | VR-330 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung PL120
| VR-330 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the PL120.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and PL120.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Samsung PL120 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | - |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Retail cost | $220 | $150 |
