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Olympus VR-330 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:158 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Olympus VR-330 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

90%

4.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of cameras
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

5.4

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

3.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 69% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £150

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus VR-330

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

5.4

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

3.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

4.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olympus VR-330 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.44 µm, which are smaller than those in 66.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
â–² Better than 78% of models
This camera supports 4:2:2 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.1% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
158 g
Weight
158 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 158 g which is lighter than 87.1% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
101 mm
Width
101 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 101 mm which is narrower than 82.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Height
58 mm
Height
58 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 58 mm which is shorter than 87.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.9% of cameras.
Thickness
28.1 mm
Thickness
28.1 mm
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 28.1 mm which is thinner than 80.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
740 mAh
Battery capacity
740 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 740 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 85.8% of cameras and equal to those in 2.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus VR-330 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 237 g lighter
    Weight
    158 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (158 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    158 g vs 395 g
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 18.9 mm narrower
    Width
    101 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (101 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    101 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.033 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.033 GB vs 0 GB
  • 17.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28.1 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 237 g lighter
    Weight
    158 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (158 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    158 g vs 395 g
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 18.9 mm narrower
    Width
    101 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (101 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    101 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 17.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28.1 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.033 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.033 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 4.9 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.8 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.8 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.8 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus VR-330 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 4.9 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.8 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.8 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.8 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 380 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    740 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (740 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

Expert reviews

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reway.nl
24/08/2023
Summary of the review
Olympus VR-330 Digital Compact Camera - Black (Boxed)
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Olympus VR-330

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design, ideal for everyday use and street photography.
  • Excellent value for money for a superzoom camera (24-300mm equivalent lens).
  • Responsive autofocus capable of tracking moving subjects.
  • 3.0 inch high resolution LCD display (460K dots) offers good image display.
  • Fast shooting speed, suitable for capturing action photos.

What we don't like about Olympus VR-330

  • The camera is not tropicalized, so it is not suitable for use in adverse or dusty weather conditions.
  • Lack of built-in wireless connectivity for quick image transfer.
  • Image quality tends to drop in low light conditions (high ISO).

Verdict

The Olympus VR-330 is a compact superzoom camera featuring a 14.0-megapixel CCD sensor and a versatile 12.5x optical zoom lens with a 24-300mm equivalent focal range. Housed in a slim, full-metal body weighing just 158g, it includes a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD, sensor-shift image stabilisation, and 720p HD video recording. Key advantages include its remarkably portable design, 3D photo mode, and built-in HDMI output for easy TV playback. However, it is limited by a lacks of RAW file support, no manual exposure or focus controls, and relatively poor performance in low-light conditions due to its small 1/2.3-inch sensor and limited ISO range up to 1600.

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