Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-330 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.