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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was brought out 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-330 scores vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung SL820

 VR-330 SL820 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus VR-330

 SL820 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SL820

 VR-330 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 against the SL820.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and SL820.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger VR-330 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus VR-330Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.50 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
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $220 $280