Olympus E-330 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus E-330 and the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus E-330 was introduced in March 2006 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus E-330 Highlights

      • 7.94 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 400 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 215k dot Tilting Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus E-330
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus E-330 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      PROS

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 7.94 Megapixel
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Advantage of Olympus E-330

      Olympus E-330
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus E-330 over Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      Olympus E-330 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs 1/2-inch
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Lighter 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) vs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

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      Olympus E-450
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-510
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-600
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-520
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-300
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Olympus E-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus E-620
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus E-500
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Olympus E-400
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR over Olympus E-330.

      Olympus E-330 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 7.94 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 400 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 3136 x 2352 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 215k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 97%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Internal Storage vs 20 MB

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      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus E-330 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus E-330 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Small SensorMicro Four Thirds1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen215k dot460k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus E-330 has a 2.5" screen with 215k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Tilting screens. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.


      Viewfinder

      Olympus E-330 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Olympus E-330 has 95% coverage with 0.93x (0.47x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Olympus E-330 features a 7.94 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 400 and expands to 100 - 1,600 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Olympus E-330 can take pictures up to 3136 x 2352 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus E-330 has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card card slot. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Olympus E-330 has Electronic Controlled Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Olympus E-330, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. Olympus E-330 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Olympus E-330 and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Olympus E-330.

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus E-330 body has dimensions of 140 x 87 x 72 mm (5.51 x 3.43 x 2.83") and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96"). Olympus E-330 weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz).

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus E-330 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Olympus E-330 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus E-330 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR and give them scores of 51 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 7.94 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 215k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      BAD
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      71
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus E-330

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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