Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 18 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-330 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.