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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was brought out 3 years before the WB350F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-330 scores against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB350F

 VR-330 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus VR-330

 WB350F VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB350F

 VR-330 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have 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") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 and the WB350F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and WB350F.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (276g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 158g (0.35 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $220 $260