Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus VR-320
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung ST600
VR-330 | ST600 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus VR-330
ST600 | VR-330 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST600
VR-330 | ST600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |