Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-330 was launched 11 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-330 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus VR-330 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern VR-330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.