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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was announced 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-330 scores against the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung SL102

 VR-330 SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus VR-330

 SL102 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SL102

 VR-330 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 comes with outer 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 compared to the SL102.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and SL102.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger VR-330 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
69
lighter than others in class (158g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
26
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
29
very good max aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus VR-330Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $130