Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VR-330

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 24 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SH-50 grades versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 has got external measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SH-50 versus the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and VR-330 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and VR-330.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SH-50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.