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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB800F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VR-330 grades vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung WB800F

 VR-330 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus VR-330

 WB800F VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB800F

 VR-330 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 provides exterior 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 WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 and the WB800F.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus VR-330Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-330 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $300