Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 18 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-330 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has physical 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.