Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB30F
VR-330 | WB30F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VR-330
WB30F | VR-330 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB30F
VR-330 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |