Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX100

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was brought out 5 months later than the NX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-330 scores against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 against the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and NX100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.