Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 6 months before the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VR-330 grades vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 versus the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and PX.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.