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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 6 months prior to the WB750 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-330 grades vs the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB750

 VR-330 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus VR-330

 WB750 VR-330 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB750

 VR-330 WB750 
LaunchedFebruary 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 and the WB750.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and WB750.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
resolution is good (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus VR-330Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD 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 speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $339