Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL5

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-330 was brought out 24 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-330 scores against the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 and the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and CL5.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger VR-330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.