Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VR-330

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 3 years prior to the VR-330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 550WP scores versus the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 550WP compared to the VR-330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.