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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was unveiled 2 months after the SH100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-330 matches up against the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung SH100

 VR-330 SH100 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus VR-330

 SH100 VR-330 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SH100

 VR-330 SH100 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 comes with exterior measurements 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 SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 and the SH100.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and SH100.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Samsung SH100 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
33
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus VR-330Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung SH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 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 1 1
Retail price $220 $200