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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was launched 12 months after the TL350 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-330 grades against the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung TL350

 VR-330 TL350 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus VR-330

 TL350 VR-330 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL350

 VR-330 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 versus the TL350.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and TL350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and TL350.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL350
 Olympus VR-330Samsung TL350
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as - WB2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $400