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Olympus VR-330 vs Olympus E-450

Olympus VR-330

Camera summary

The Olympus VR-330, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 8, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.7 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.0 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus TG-320, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus TG-320

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus E-450, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Olympus E-450

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Olympus E-450

Camera summary

The Olympus E-450, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on March 31, 2009.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.5 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus VR-330, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus VR-330

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 3 focus points.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Af center
No
Yes
Af continuous
No
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
No
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Yes
Af selective
No
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - 3

Connectivity

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
HDMI
Yes
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 21.5
DXO dynamic range 0.0 10.5
DXO low light ISO 0.0 512.0
DXO overall score 0.0 56.0

Exposure mode

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
AF area
Yes
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
AKA - -
announced Feb. 8, 2011 March 31, 2009
Body type Compact Compact SLR
brand Olympus Olympus
msrp $0.00 $119.99
model Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Predecessor model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Successor model Olympus E-450

Lense

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens Four Thirds
Manual focus
No
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 47

Other features

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
AE bracketing
No
Yes
Aperture priority
No
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
No
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
Yes
External flash
No
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
Yes
No
Manual exposure mode
No
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps 8.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 4 60
Shutter priority
No
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
No

Physical

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Battery life 0 shots 500 shots
Battery model LI-42B -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm 130 x 91 x 53mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 158 grs 426 grs

Screen

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 460 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
No
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor resolution 14 10
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch Four Thirds
Sensor type CCD CMOS

Headphone port

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 -
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats Motion JPEG -
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -

Viewfinder

Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450
viewfinder - Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder