Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 19 months later than the VR-330 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ grades against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the VR-330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and VR-330 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and VR-330.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an edge in sensor tech.