Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX2000

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was manufactured 3 years before the NX2000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-330 matches up vs the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 and the NX2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and NX2000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.