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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-330 matches up vs the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung TL100

 VR-330 TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus VR-330

 TL100 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL100

 VR-330 TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 provides 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) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 compared to the TL100.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and TL100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger VR-330 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus VR-330Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $22