Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VR-330 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the VR-330 matches up vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB35F
VR-330 | WB35F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus VR-330
WB35F | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 35 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB35F
VR-330 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 provides external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 against the WB35F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and WB35F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Samsung WB35F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $220 | $130 |