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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung WB30F, former is 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 WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WB30F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 grades against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB30F

 VR-330 WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VR-330

 WB30F VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB30F

 VR-330 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 offers external 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) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the WB30F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WB30F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $180