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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was announced 3 years prior to the WB1100F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VR-330 scores vs the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB1100F

 VR-330 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus VR-330

 WB1100F VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB1100F

 VR-330 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the WB1100F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and WB1100F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
23
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB1100F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE 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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $220 $250