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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 14 months after the ST600 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 scores against the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung ST600

 VR-330 ST600 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus VR-330

 ST600 VR-330 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST600

 VR-330 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 vs the ST600.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and ST600.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer VR-330 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Samsung ST600 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
30
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus VR-330Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $220 $330