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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was brought out 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-330 grades versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung SL202

 VR-330 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus VR-330

 SL202 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SL202

 VR-330 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 against the SL202.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VR-330 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus VR-330Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $220 $140