Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-330

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 19 months prior to the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6000 matches up versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 and the VR-330.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and VR-330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.