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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was revealed 23 months before the ST150F which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-330 grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung ST150F

 VR-330 ST150F 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus VR-330

 ST150F VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST150F

 VR-330 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 provides 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) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 and the ST150F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and ST150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
69
lighter than competition (158g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (114g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $220 $300