Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1000

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The VR-330 was released 14 months earlier than the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-330 matches up vs the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 compared to the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.