Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700
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![Olympus VR-330 front Olympus VR-330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VR-330/Olympus-VR-330-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST700 front Samsung ST700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST700/Samsung-ST700-front.jpg)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The VR-330 was unveiled 2 months after the ST700 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-330 scores against the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung ST700
VR-330 | ST700 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus VR-330
ST700 | VR-330 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST700
VR-330 | ST700 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 has got external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the ST700.
![Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VR-330-vs-Samsung-ST700-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.
![Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VR-330-vs-Samsung-ST700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and ST700.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
![Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VR-330-vs-Samsung-ST700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VR-330-vs-Samsung-ST700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Samsung ST700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $220 | $280 |